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Sectional Anatomy Essentials – Module 8: The Pelvis – Test Bank

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1. When viewed in the axial plane, the sacrum looks like a:a. snake.b. pyramid.c. flower.d. bat.

2. Which sacral structure is an important anatomic landmark for seronegative spondyloarthropathies?a. lateral massb. alac. sacral cornud. sacroiliac joint

3. The laminae of the fifth sacral vertebra typically fail to unite, producing a defect in the posterior wall of the sacral canal called the sacral:

a. hiatusb. cornuac. promentoryd. foramen

4. Which bone is identified by the arrow in this image?

a. sacrumb. coccyxc. os coxaed. sacral ala



5. The red lines on this image represent the:

a. pelvic brim.b. pelvic outlet.c. thoracic outlet.d. thoracic inlet.

6. What is the inferior articulation between the right hemipelvis and left hemipelvis called?a. fossa pubis b. pubic ramic. symphysis pubisd. pubic spine

7. Which os coxae bones are commonly known as the sitting bones?a. ischial ramib. ischial tuberositiesc. iliac protuberancesd. iliac tuberosities

8. The opening in the os coxae that allows multiple muscles, vessels and nerves to extend to the lower extremities is the _____ foramen.

a. iliacb. pelvicc. sacrald. obturator

9. What is the insertion point for the iliopsoas muscle?a. lesser trochanter of the femur b. superior iliac spinec. ischial prominenced. acetabulum



10. Which muscle is identified by the arrow on this image?

a. psoasb. rectus abdominisc. external obliqued. transversus abdominis

11. Which of these muscles make up the pelvic floor?1. obturator internus2. levator ani3. coccygeus

a. 1 and 2b. 1 and 3c. 2 and 3d. 1, 2 and 3

12. Which muscle is identified by the arrow on this image?

a. piriformisb. obturator internusc. obturator externusd. iliacus

13. The vermiform appendix is found in which quadrant of the abdomen?a. right upperb. right lowerc. left upperd. left lower



14. Which portion of the colon is identified by the arrow on this image?

a. sigmoidb. ascendingc. cecumd. descending

15. The transverse colon makes a sharp turn inferiorly known as the _____ flexure.a. hepaticb. rectalc. cecald. splenic

16. Which structure attaches the bladder to the anterior abdominal wall?a. ureterb. urachusc. urethrad. urinoma

17. What is the weakest portion of the bladder wall?a. neckb. bodyc. domed. apex

18. What anatomical feature is identified by the arrow on this image?

a. bladderb. uterusc. rectumd. prostate



19. Which portion of the male reproductive system is identified by the arrow on this image?

a. seminal vesicle b. spermatic cordc. bulbourethral glandd. prostate gland

20. What is the function of the epididymis?a. to manufacture the alkaline component of semenb. to maintain the sperm at an elevated temperaturec. to serve as a place for sperm to mature and gain motilityd. to produce testosterone and other hormones

21. Which female glands are analogous to the male bulbourethral glands?a. Cowperb. Méryc. Bartholind. Skene

22. Which ligament contains the fallopian tubes and multiple vessels?a. broad b. cardinal c. uterosacrald. pubocervical

23. The arrow on this image identifies what vessel?



a. common iliac arteryb. internal iliac arteryc. external iliac artery d. gluteal vein

24. Which pelvic lymph nodes drain lymph from the cervix, the uterus and the superior vagina?a. femoralb. internal iliacc. external iliacd. presacral



Answer Key1. D

2. D

3. A

4. C

5. A

6. C

7. B

8. D

9. A

10. D

11. C

12. A

13. B

14. B

15. D

16. B

17. C

18. A

19. A

20. C

21. C

22. A

23. B

24. D
