Urinary system anatomy

Question 1

carry urine from kidneys to urinary bladder

Answer 1

ureters

Question 2

passes over PELVIC brim at bifurcation of common iliac arteries

Answer 2

ureters

Question 3

urinary bladder made of _____ ______

Answer 3

transitional epithelium

Question 4

transitional epithelium allows for

Answer 4

distention (dome-shaped)

Question 5

point of highest infx likelihood in bladder

Answer 5

trigone (entry point for ureters +urethra)

Question 6

inferior poles of kidneys fuse disallowing full ascention

Answer 6

horseshow kidney

Question 7

kidney stones may cause (3)

Answer 7

1. obstruction of urine outflow
2. referred paoin along pathway
3. kidney, ureter, urinary bladder

Question 8

slow enlargement of kidneys due to cyst formation–adult onset

Answer 8

autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Question 9

kidney location

Answer 9

retroperitoneal T12-L3

Question 10

Supporting tissues of kidneys

Answer 10

1. renal fascia
2. perinephric fat
3. fibrous CT capsule

Question 11

space between pubic symphysis and sacral promontory

Answer 11

pelvic brim

Question 12

above the pelvic brim containing sigmoid colon–

Answer 12

Greater pelvis aka False pelvis

Question 13

below pelvic brim–contains pelvic viscera

Answer 13

Lesser pelvis aka true pelvis

Question 14

heart-shaped vs. oval or rounded pelvic inlet

Answer 14

Male vs. female

Question 15

pubic arch male vs. female

Answer 15

narrow vs. wide

Question 16

joints of pelvis (3)

Answer 16

1. sacroiliac joint (part fibrous/synovial)
2. lumbosacral joint (part carilaginous/ synovial)
3. pubic symphysis (cartilaginous)

Question 17

secondary cartilagenous joint aka

Answer 17

symphesis (no joint capsule)

Question 18

muscles forming wall of pelvis

Answer 18

1. obturator internus m.
2. piriformis m.

Question 19

muscle of anterolateral wall – passes through lesser sciatic foramen

Answer 19

obturator internus m.

Question 20

form posterolateral wall–pass through greater sciatic foramen

Answer 20

piriformis m.

Question 21

separates pelvic cavity from perineum

Answer 21

pelvic diaphragm (floor)

Question 22

format of exam

Answer 22

computer based–multiple choice–40 Q’s

mostly word question possibly some pictures