REVIEW QUESTIONS for Abdomen
1.
The inguinal ligament is formed by the inferior edge of the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
2.
The superficial layer of superficial fascia of the anterior abdominal wall is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
3.
is the principal vertical muscle of the anterior abdominal wall.
originates from the external surfaces of ribs 5 to 12.
is the smallest of the three flat abdominal muscles.
inserts into the inferior borders of the interior three or four ribs.
fibers radiate superiorly and anteriorly.
Which of the following fascial layers is NOT part of the transversalis fascia?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
5.
a fibrous layer that is used to hold sutures.
often referred to clinically as Scarpa's fascia.
the investing fascia of the musculature.
an unremarkable layer.
predominantly composed of fat.
The external oblique muscle
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
4.
external abdominal oblique muscle.
internal abdominal oblique muscle
Linea alba
aponeurosis of the external adominal oblique muscle.
aponeurosis of the internal adominal oblique muscle.
Diaphragmatic fascia on the diaphragm
Psoas fascia on the psoas muscle
Deep fascia of the anterior abdominal wall
Pelvic fascia on the pelvis
Iliac fascia on the iliacus muscle
The rectus sheath
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
is formed mainly by the aponeuroses of the external oblique muscle.
passes anterior to the transversalis fascia.
invests the flat abdominal muscles in the anterior abdominal wall.
is the weak, compartment of the rectus muscle.
has anterior and posterior walls which fuse in the median plan to form the linea
semilunaris.
6.
The muscles of the abdominal wall may perform each of the following functions
EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
7.
The rectus abdominis muscle of the anterior abdominal wall is supplied by which of the
following nerves?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
8.
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
Which of the following statements about the superficial inguinal ring is INCORRECT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
10.
Subcostal nerves
Inferior five intercostal and subcostal nerves.
Inferior five intercostal nerves
Inferior five intercostal, subcostal, and iliohygastric nerves
Inferior five intercostal, subcostal, iliohypogastric, and ilioinguinal nerves
The anterior cutaneous branch of which of the following intercostal nerves terminates in
the umbilical region?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
9.
protect the abdominal viscera.
move the vertebral column.
increase the intra-abdominal pressure.
extend the trunk against resistance.
aid in respiration and defecation.
It is a more or less triangular aperture in the external oblique aponeurosis.
It is a deficiency in the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle.
It is often called the internal inguinal ring.
The apex of the superficial inguinal ring is directed superolaterally.
The sides of the superficial inguinal ring are formed by medial and lateral crura.
Which of the following does not cover the spermatic cord?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
External spermatic fascia
Cremasteric muscle
Dartos muscle
Cremasteric fascia
Internal spermatic fascia
11.
The inguinal canal
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
12.
The tunica vaginalis testis is derived from the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
13.
fascia transversalis.
inguinal ligament.
aponeurosis of the transversus abdominis muscle.
fibers of the internal oblique muscle.
external oblique aponeurosis.
Which statement applies to a direct inguinal hernia?
A.
B.
C.
D.
15.
fascia transversalis
internal spermatic fascia.
stalk of the processus vaginalis.
gubernaculum testis
peritoneum.
The posterior wall of the inguinal canal is formed by the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
14.
is not present in infants.
contains the iliohypogastric nerve.
runs inferolaterally.
is absent in females.
begins at the deep inguinal ring.
It follows the route normally taken by the processus vaginalis.
It leaves the abdominal cavity lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels.
It protrudes anteriorly through the posterior wall of the inguinal canal.
It usually has an embryological basis.
Which of the following completions is CORRECT?
The lesser omentum
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
is composed of a single layer of parietal peritoneum.
encircles the abdominal part of the esophagus.
contains the bile duct, hepatic artery, and portal vein in its free edge.
is attached to the coronary ligament of the liver.
divides the liver to right and left lobes.
16.
One of the main distinguishing features of the large intestine are the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
17.
The ascending colon
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
18.
It is the peritoneal reflection from the posterior body wall in the small intestine.
Its attached border runs inferolaterally.
It has an extensive free border which encloses the jejunum and ileum.
Its root, attached to the posterior abdominal wall.
It consists of two layers of peritoneum.
Through which of the following ligaments do the short gastric arteries pass to reach the
fundus of the stomach?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
20.
extends superiorly on the left side of the abdominal cavity.
has a short mesentery that is attached to the posterior abdominal wall.
receives its blood supply via branches of the inferior mesenteric artery.
lies retroperitoneally along the right side of posterior abdominal wall.
has poorly developed teniae coli.
Which of the following statements about the Mesentery is INCORRECT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
19.
haustra.
mesenteries.
blood vessels.
lymphatics.
nerves.
Gastrophrenic
Gastrolineal
Gastrocolic
Hepatogastric
Hepatocolic
Which of the following statements about the common bile duct is INCORRECT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
It is formed when the cystic duct meets the common hepatic duct.
It passes in the free edge of the lesser omentum.
It passes posterior to the epiploic foramen.
It passes anterior to the superior part of the duodenum.
It occupies a groove in the posterior part of the pancreas.
21.
Which of the following structures overlies the hilum of the right kidney?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
22.
Which of the following parts of the intestine has no mesentery?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
23.
Proximal part of the jejunum
Distal part of the ileum
Ascending colon
Tranverse colon
Sigmoid colon
Which of the following statements applies to the inferior mesenteric artery?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
24.
Quadrate lobe of the liver
Descending part of the duodenum
Gallbladder
Right colic vessels
Right colic fixture
It arises at the level of the first lumbar vertebra.
It supplies the right one-third of the tranverse colon.
It arises from the renal artery on the left side.
It continues in the pelvis as the superior rectal artery.
It provides the blood supply to the cecum.
Each of the following statements about the lumber plexus of nerves is true EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
It is formed within the quadratus lumborum.
It is formed by the ventral rami of the first four lumbar nerves.
The superior part of the fourth lumbar nerve usually contributes to this plexus.
Its largest branch is the femoral nerve.
The subcostal nerve does not normally contribute to this plexus.