CSFA Exam Study Guide 2026 with
Complete Solutions
Hesselbacks Triangle - CORRECT ANSWER - -landmarks;medial rectus abdominas, lateral
inferior epigastric vessels,and Inferior inguinal liga ments-Direct hernias occur here
Transverse Fascia - CORRECT ANSWER - -defects in the transverse fascia can cause direct &
indirect hernias
hernia - CORRECT ANSWER - -rupture
Pantaloon Hernia - CORRECT ANSWER - -when a direct & indirect hernia are present
Umbilical Hernia - CORRECT ANSWER - -due to developmental deficiencies congenital
umbilical hernia or weakness in linea alba in are a of umbilicus
Inguinal Hernia - CORRECT ANSWER - -hernia occuring in the groin area, more common in males
*landmarks inguinal ring, inferior epigastric vessels, and spermatic vessels
McVays Repair - CORRECT ANSWER - -used to repair femoral hernias(transverse fascia
&conjoined tendon to cooper's lagament(pect enial ligament)
Ligament of Cooper's - CORRECT ANSWER - -lateral extension of lucuner ligament, surrounds
spermatic cord & testies. Cremaster muscle fo rms a ring around spermatic cord, continuation
of internal oblique, Genito femoral intervals cr emaster muscle & over middle surface of the
thigh
,McBurneys Incision - CORRECT ANSWER - -oblique RLQ incision appendix removal
Gerotas Fascia - CORRECT ANSWER - -a fibrous capsule that encircles the kidney to aid in
keeping the kidney in the correct anatomic al position and to cushion it from injury
kidneys live retroperitoneal with the ureters
nephroblastomas - CORRECT ANSWER - -Wilm's tumor(commonly found in children)
cause obstruction of the vena cava, hepatic veins or renal veins
open gallbladder
laparoscopic - CORRECT ANSWER - -dissected anti-grade
dissected retrograde
duodenum, jejunum, and ileum - CORRECT ANSWER - -make up small intestines
duodenum - CORRECT ANSWER - -first of small intestines where all food digestion is complete;
associated with Brunner's gland; connects the pylori of the stomach to the jejunum
jejunum - CORRECT ANSWER - -absorption of digested foods, vitamins,& electrolytes; thick
wall with larger lumen in diameter and more vascularity compared to ileum; color; deep red
ileum - CORRECT ANSWER - -final portion of small intestines,connects to the cecum; absorbs
nutrients the jejunum doesn't
; Meckel's Diverticulum found here color;pale pink Peyer's patches
, Superior Mesenteric Artery
SMA - CORRECT ANSWER - -blood supply to the distal pancreas,duodenum, cecum, and the
ascending and right transverse colon;
what are some medical conditions that may mimic anorexia?
What is the most common vessel blocked with intestinal ischemia?
The inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery branches off which artery?
Inferior Mesenteric Artery IMA - CORRECT ANSWER - -oirgin: abdominal aorta; Supplies the
left half of the transverse colon, the descending/iliac/an d sigmoid colon, and part of the
rectum; often sacrificed during AAA REPAIR, COLONIC ISHEMI A CAN OCCUR
5 MAJOR ARTERIES THAT SUPPLY THE LARGE INTESTINES - CORRECT ANSWER - -Iliocolic
artery, right colic artery, middle colic artery, left colic artery, and the superior rectal ar tery
layers of the stomach and intestines - CORRECT ANSWER - -serosa, mucosa, and submucosa
large intestines - CORRECT ANSWER - -cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending
colon, sigmoid, and rectum; water abso rption back into the bloodstream, and eliminates food
wastes ;
ileocecal valve - CORRECT ANSWER - -regulates discharge of small intestinal contents into
large intestines; permits movement of fec al matter and gas in either direction which helps
prevent obstructions
Complete Solutions
Hesselbacks Triangle - CORRECT ANSWER - -landmarks;medial rectus abdominas, lateral
inferior epigastric vessels,and Inferior inguinal liga ments-Direct hernias occur here
Transverse Fascia - CORRECT ANSWER - -defects in the transverse fascia can cause direct &
indirect hernias
hernia - CORRECT ANSWER - -rupture
Pantaloon Hernia - CORRECT ANSWER - -when a direct & indirect hernia are present
Umbilical Hernia - CORRECT ANSWER - -due to developmental deficiencies congenital
umbilical hernia or weakness in linea alba in are a of umbilicus
Inguinal Hernia - CORRECT ANSWER - -hernia occuring in the groin area, more common in males
*landmarks inguinal ring, inferior epigastric vessels, and spermatic vessels
McVays Repair - CORRECT ANSWER - -used to repair femoral hernias(transverse fascia
&conjoined tendon to cooper's lagament(pect enial ligament)
Ligament of Cooper's - CORRECT ANSWER - -lateral extension of lucuner ligament, surrounds
spermatic cord & testies. Cremaster muscle fo rms a ring around spermatic cord, continuation
of internal oblique, Genito femoral intervals cr emaster muscle & over middle surface of the
thigh
,McBurneys Incision - CORRECT ANSWER - -oblique RLQ incision appendix removal
Gerotas Fascia - CORRECT ANSWER - -a fibrous capsule that encircles the kidney to aid in
keeping the kidney in the correct anatomic al position and to cushion it from injury
kidneys live retroperitoneal with the ureters
nephroblastomas - CORRECT ANSWER - -Wilm's tumor(commonly found in children)
cause obstruction of the vena cava, hepatic veins or renal veins
open gallbladder
laparoscopic - CORRECT ANSWER - -dissected anti-grade
dissected retrograde
duodenum, jejunum, and ileum - CORRECT ANSWER - -make up small intestines
duodenum - CORRECT ANSWER - -first of small intestines where all food digestion is complete;
associated with Brunner's gland; connects the pylori of the stomach to the jejunum
jejunum - CORRECT ANSWER - -absorption of digested foods, vitamins,& electrolytes; thick
wall with larger lumen in diameter and more vascularity compared to ileum; color; deep red
ileum - CORRECT ANSWER - -final portion of small intestines,connects to the cecum; absorbs
nutrients the jejunum doesn't
; Meckel's Diverticulum found here color;pale pink Peyer's patches
, Superior Mesenteric Artery
SMA - CORRECT ANSWER - -blood supply to the distal pancreas,duodenum, cecum, and the
ascending and right transverse colon;
what are some medical conditions that may mimic anorexia?
What is the most common vessel blocked with intestinal ischemia?
The inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery branches off which artery?
Inferior Mesenteric Artery IMA - CORRECT ANSWER - -oirgin: abdominal aorta; Supplies the
left half of the transverse colon, the descending/iliac/an d sigmoid colon, and part of the
rectum; often sacrificed during AAA REPAIR, COLONIC ISHEMI A CAN OCCUR
5 MAJOR ARTERIES THAT SUPPLY THE LARGE INTESTINES - CORRECT ANSWER - -Iliocolic
artery, right colic artery, middle colic artery, left colic artery, and the superior rectal ar tery
layers of the stomach and intestines - CORRECT ANSWER - -serosa, mucosa, and submucosa
large intestines - CORRECT ANSWER - -cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending
colon, sigmoid, and rectum; water abso rption back into the bloodstream, and eliminates food
wastes ;
ileocecal valve - CORRECT ANSWER - -regulates discharge of small intestinal contents into
large intestines; permits movement of fec al matter and gas in either direction which helps
prevent obstructions
