Test Bank For Clinically
Oriented Anatomy 6th Edition
by Moore – Agur – Dalley
1. Which vertebral level does the transumbilical plane
pass through?
A) T10
B) T12
C) L3/L4 disc
D) L5/S1 disc
E) at the level of the sacral promontory
Ans
C
:
2. Camper’s and Scarpa’s fascia refer to the:
A) fascial layers of the abdominal wall that are deep to the peritoneum.
B) superficial and deep (respectively) fascial layers of the posterior
abdominal wall.
C) superficial and deep layers (respectively) of the rectus sheath.
D) fatty and membranous layers (respectively) of the superficial fascia of
the inferior anterior abdominal wall.
E) fatty and membranous fascial layers (respectively) of the perineum.
Ans
D
:
,3. Most muscle fibers of the external
oblique muscle:
A) run transversely.
B) run inferomedially from their superior
attachment.
C) run inferolaterally from their
superior attachment.
D) pass deep to the linea alba.
E) pass deep to the inguinal ligament.
Ans
B
:
4. The nerve supply to the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall:
A) pierces the peritoneum immediately prior to entering the deep
surface of the muscle.
B) is derived from the sympathetic trunk.
C) travels between the internal oblique and transverses abdominis
muscles.
D) also innervates the diaphragm.
E) is derived from sacral ventral rami.
Ans
C
:
5. Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the rectus abdominis
muscle or rectus sheath?
A) The linea alba separates (lies in the midline between) the two rectus
muscles.
The attachments (tendinous insertions) between the muscle and the
B) anterior layer of sheath account for the abdominal definition (ripples)
evident when muscular individuals tense this muscle.
The posterior layer of the sheath is composed of the aponeuroses of the
C) internal oblique and the transversalis fascia throughout the extent of the
sheath.
, D) The external oblique aponeurosis contributes to the anterior wall of the
sheath throughout the craniocaudal extent of the sheath.
E) Transverse surgical incisions can be made in this muscle without resulting
in muscle fiber necrosis.
Ans
: C
6. The muscles of the anterior abdominal wall assist in all of the following
activities except:
A) inspiration.
B) defecation.
C) sneezing.
D) vomiting.
E) parturition.
Ans
A
:
7. Ascites refers to:
A) uncontrollable diarrhea.
B) uncontrollable flatulence.
C) abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
peritoneal cavity.
D) abdominal organ enlargement.
E) leakage of fluid through the umbilicus.
Ans
C
:
8. Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to
the umbilicus?
A) Umbilical hernias are more common in women.
B) Umbilical eversion is associated with increased
intraabdominal pressure.
C) Underlying the umbilicus is the umbilical ring.
Oriented Anatomy 6th Edition
by Moore – Agur – Dalley
1. Which vertebral level does the transumbilical plane
pass through?
A) T10
B) T12
C) L3/L4 disc
D) L5/S1 disc
E) at the level of the sacral promontory
Ans
C
:
2. Camper’s and Scarpa’s fascia refer to the:
A) fascial layers of the abdominal wall that are deep to the peritoneum.
B) superficial and deep (respectively) fascial layers of the posterior
abdominal wall.
C) superficial and deep layers (respectively) of the rectus sheath.
D) fatty and membranous layers (respectively) of the superficial fascia of
the inferior anterior abdominal wall.
E) fatty and membranous fascial layers (respectively) of the perineum.
Ans
D
:
,3. Most muscle fibers of the external
oblique muscle:
A) run transversely.
B) run inferomedially from their superior
attachment.
C) run inferolaterally from their
superior attachment.
D) pass deep to the linea alba.
E) pass deep to the inguinal ligament.
Ans
B
:
4. The nerve supply to the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall:
A) pierces the peritoneum immediately prior to entering the deep
surface of the muscle.
B) is derived from the sympathetic trunk.
C) travels between the internal oblique and transverses abdominis
muscles.
D) also innervates the diaphragm.
E) is derived from sacral ventral rami.
Ans
C
:
5. Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the rectus abdominis
muscle or rectus sheath?
A) The linea alba separates (lies in the midline between) the two rectus
muscles.
The attachments (tendinous insertions) between the muscle and the
B) anterior layer of sheath account for the abdominal definition (ripples)
evident when muscular individuals tense this muscle.
The posterior layer of the sheath is composed of the aponeuroses of the
C) internal oblique and the transversalis fascia throughout the extent of the
sheath.
, D) The external oblique aponeurosis contributes to the anterior wall of the
sheath throughout the craniocaudal extent of the sheath.
E) Transverse surgical incisions can be made in this muscle without resulting
in muscle fiber necrosis.
Ans
: C
6. The muscles of the anterior abdominal wall assist in all of the following
activities except:
A) inspiration.
B) defecation.
C) sneezing.
D) vomiting.
E) parturition.
Ans
A
:
7. Ascites refers to:
A) uncontrollable diarrhea.
B) uncontrollable flatulence.
C) abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
peritoneal cavity.
D) abdominal organ enlargement.
E) leakage of fluid through the umbilicus.
Ans
C
:
8. Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to
the umbilicus?
A) Umbilical hernias are more common in women.
B) Umbilical eversion is associated with increased
intraabdominal pressure.
C) Underlying the umbilicus is the umbilical ring.
