Deck 7: Pelvis

Question 1

The part of the pubic bone involved in forming the acetabulum is the body.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The vessels that become the femoral arteries are the external iliac arteries.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The function of the bulbourethral glands is to produce some seminal fluid and to lubricate the end of the penis during intercourse.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The only portion of the small intestine that is not in the pelvic region (below the level of the crest) is the duodenum.

Question 5

The muscle seen anterior to the sacrum on axial CT images is the pectineus.

Question 6

The function of the Cowper's glands is to produce some seminal fluid and to lubricate the end of the penis during intercourse.

Question 7

On sectional images, the prostate gland is seen posterior to the bladder.

Question 8

On axial CT images, the ureters are seen entering the bladder along the lateral border.

Question 9

The only gluteal muscle to remain in the lower pelvic region is the gluteal minimus.

Question 10

The male urethra is longer than the female one.

Question 11

On sectional images, the seminal vesicles are seen inferior to the bladder.

Question 12

As the ureters descend from the kidneys, they head in an anterior and lateral direction.

Question 13

The first gluteal muscle to appear on a series of axial CT images arranged in descending order is the gluteal maximus.

Question 14

The function of the prostate gland is to produce 60% of the seminal fluid.

Question 15

In the male, the prostate gland surrounds the distal urethra.

Question 16

The longest muscle in the body is the sartorius.

Question 17

The greater sciatic notch is part of the ilium.

Question 18

The male urethra is a common passageway for urine and semen.

Question 19

The function of the seminal vesicle is to prevent the mixing of urine with semen.

Question 20

The gluteal muscle seen most anteriorly on sectional images is the gluteal minimus.

Question 21

The second gluteal muscle to appear on a series of axial CT images arranged in descending order is the gluteal medius.

Question 22

The function of the seminal vesicle is to

A)produce 60% of the seminal fluid.
B)prevent urine from mixing with semen.
C)contribute to seminal fluid and lubricate the end of the penis during intercourse.
D)None of the above

Question 23

The part of the intestines that is not in the peritoneal cavity is the

A)ascending colon.
B)descending colon.
C)duodenum.
D)None of the above is in the peritoneal cavity.

Question 24

The pelvic girdle is formed by the

A)sacrum, coccyx, and innominate bones.
B)sacrum and innominate bones.
C)two innominate bones.
D)innominate bones and coccyx.

Question 25

The erector spinae muscles disappear at the level of the

A)umbilicus.
B)crest.
C)superior sacrum.
D)inferior sacrum.

Question 26

An alternative term for bulbourethral glands is Cowper's glands.

Question 27

Sperm is produced in the

A)prostate gland.
B)testes.
C)seminal vesicles.
D)bulbourethral glands.
E)Cowper's glands.

Question 28

An alternative term for the fallopian tube is the

A)oviduct.
B)uterine tube.
C)a and b
D)Neither a nor b

Question 29

Which muscle is one of four heads that form the quadriceps femoris?

A)rectus femoris
B)pectineus
C)obturator externus
D)tensor

Question 30

The most anterior muscle seen on sectional images at the level of the hip is the

A)piriformis.
B)pectineus.
C)sartorius.
D)iliopsoas.

Question 31

The fundus of the uterus is located superiorly.

Question 32

The symphysis pubis is

A)a slightly movable joint.
B)an immovable joint.
C)a freely movable joint.
D)The symphysis pubis is not a joint.

Question 33

The hip bone is composed of three separate bones. The first to appear on a series of axial CT images arranged in descending order is the ilium.

Question 34

On sectional images, the ovaries typically would be found

A)posterior to the uterus.
B)anterior to the uterus.
C)lateral to the uterus.
D)inferior to the uterus.

Question 35

The part of the pubic bone involved in forming the symphysis pubis is the

A)superior ramus.
B)inferior ramus.
C)body.
D)None of the above

Question 36

Where on the sacrum is the sacral promontory?

A)anterior
B)posterior
C)superior
D)inferior
E)lateral

Question 37

Which is not associated with the ilium?

A)anterior superior iliac spine
B)greater sciatic notch
C)ala
D)crest
E)All of the above are associated with the ilium.

Question 38

Which muscle is seen on sectional images on either side of the rectum?

A)pectineus
B)piriformis
C)levator ani
D)tensor

Question 39

The inferior ramus is part of the

A)ilium.
B)ischium.
C)pubic bone.
D)a and b
E)b and c

Question 40

Testosterone is produced by the

A)prostate gland.
B)testes.
C)seminal vesicles.
D)bulbourethral glands.
E)Cowper's glands.

Question 41

The total number of sacral foramina is

A)4.
B)8.
C)16.
D)32.

Question 42

Which of the following does/do not produce seminal fluid?

A)seminal vesicles
B)prostate gland
C)bulbourethral glands
D)Cowper's glands
E)All of the above produce seminal fluid.

Question 43

The anterior inferior one-fifth of the acetabulum is formed by the

A)ilium.
B)ischium.
C)pubic bone.
D)The acetabulum is a separate bone.

Question 44

The superior two-fifths of the acetabulum is formed by the

A)ilium.
B)ischium.
C)pubic bone.
D)The acetabulum is a separate bone.

Question 45

Maturation of sperm occurs in the

A)ejaculatory duct.
B)seminal vesicles.
C)epididymis.
D)prostate gland.
E)bulbourethral glands.

Question 46

The hormone(s) produced by the ovaries include(s)

A)estrogen
B)progesterone
C)a and b
D)Neither a nor b

Question 47

Which produces the greatest percentage of seminal fluid?

A)Cowper's glands
B)testes
C)prostate gland
D)seminal vesicles

Question 48

In the female, the vagina is

A)anterior to the rectum.
B)anterior to the bladder.
C)posterior to the rectum.
D)posterior to the bladder.
E)a and d

Question 49

The function of the prostate gland is to

A)produce 60% of the seminal fluid.
B)prevent urine from mixing with semen.
C)contribute to the seminal fluid and lubricate the end of the penis during intercourse.
D)None of the above

Question 50

The flared portion of the ilium is the

A)crest.
B)ala.
C)iliac spine.
D)None of the above

Question 51

The vagina

A)is a receptacle for the penis during intercourse.
B)is a passageway for blood flow during menses.
C)is a passageway for the infant during childbirth.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 52

Which statement(s) is/are a general rule regarding vessels in the pelvic region?

A)Arteries are anterior to veins with similar names.
B)The external iliac vessels are anterior to the internal iliac vessels.
C)a and b
D)Neither a nor b

Question 53

Which muscle is not unique to the pelvic region?

A)gluteal
B)iliacus
C)piriformis
D)All of the above are unique to the pelvic region

Question 54

The acetabulum is formed by the

A)ilium.
B)ilium and ischium.
C)ilium, ischium, and pubic bone.
D)None of the above

Question 55

The fornix is

A)the superior part of the uterus.
B)the opening between the uterine cavity and the cervix.
C)the recess where the cervix meets the vagina.
D)the dilated distal end of the uterine tube.

Question 56

The fimbriae are associated with the

A)ovaries.
B)uterine tube.
C)uterus.
D)vagina.

Question 57

The largest accessory gland(s) of the male reproductive system is/are the

A)testes.
B)bulbourethral glands.
C)seminal vesicle.
D)prostate gland.

Question 58

The part of the pubic bone involved in forming the acetabulum is the

A)superior ramus.
B)inferior ramus.
C)body.
D)None of the above

Question 59

Which term cannot be interchanged with the other two terms?

A)vulva
B)pudendum
C)external female genitalia
D)All these terms can be interchanged.

Question 60

The function of the bulbourethral glands is to

A)produce 60% of the seminal fluid.
B)prevent urine from mixing with semen.
C)contribute to seminal fluid and to lubricate the penis during intercourse.
D)None of the above

Question 61

The longest muscle in the body is the ____________________.

Question 62

The _________________________ becomes the femoral artery.

Question 63

The largest accessory gland of the male reproductive system is the ____________________.

Question 64

The majority of seminal fluid is produced by the ____________________.

Question 65

Typically, fertilization occurs

A)on the ovaries.
B)in the fundus of the uterus.
C)in the cervix of the uterus.
D)in the vagina.
E)in the uterine tube.

Question 66

The function of the Cowper's glands is to

A)produce 60% of the seminal fluid.
B)prevent urine from mixing with semen.
C)contribute to the seminal fluid and to lubricate the end of the penis during intercourse.
D)none of the above

Question 67

Which statement is not true?

A)The aorta bifurcates at L4.
B)The IVC forms at L5.
C)The common iliac arteries acquire a new name, the femoral arteries, halfway between the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the symphysis pubis.
D)In the pelvic region, arteries are anterior to veins with the same names.

Question 68

The only portion of the small intestine that is not in the pelvic region (below the level of the crest) is the ____________________.

Question 69

Which muscle is not unique to the pelvic region?

A)gluteal
B)rectus abdominis
C)iliacus
D)piriformis

Question 70

The structure that prevents urine from mixing with semen is the ____________________.

Question 71

In the pelvic area, if an artery and a vein share a similar name, the ____________________ is generally more anterior.

Question 72

The azygos and hemiazygos are branches off the

A)external iliac veins.
B)internal iliac veins.
C)common iliac veins.
D)None of the above

Question 73

Which is not part of the bony pelvis?

A)sacrum
B)coccyx
C)innominate bone
D)They are all part of the bony pelvis.

Question 74

The structure(s) responsible for producing a minimal amount of seminal fluid and lubricating the end of the penis during intercourse is/are the ____________________.

Question 75

An alternative term for uterine tube or oviduct is ____________________.

Question 76

The posterior inferior two-fifths of the acetabulum is formed by the

A)ilium.
B)ischium.
C)pubic bone.
D)The acetabulum is a separate bone.

Question 77

The vessels supplying the pelvic organs with oxygenated blood are the _________________________.

Question 78

The first gluteal muscle to appear on a series of axial CT images arranged in descending order is the ____________________.

Question 79

The infundibulum is part of the

A)ovaries.
B)uterine tube.
C)uterus.
D)vagina.

Question 80

The only gluteal muscle to remain in the lower pelvic region is the ____________________.