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ANAT 380 Exam Clinically Relevant Human
Anatomy EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH ALL 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
WITH JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
ANAT 380 Exam: Clinically Relevant Human Anatomy
Summarized Exam Coverage
ANAT 380 at Queen's University explores regional anatomy of the human body focusing on
major organ systems, their components, and the relationships between them . The course
covers the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, perineum, upper limb, lower limb, head, neck, and back.
Students apply anatomical knowledge to solve case-based clinical scenarios . This practice exam
includes 150 randomized, scenario-based MCQs with answers and italicized rationales aligned
with the course's clinical focus.
150 Randomized ANAT 380 Practice Questions
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1. A 45-year-old man presents with severe abdominal pain after a motor vehicle accident. CT
angiography reveals compression of a structure between the superior mesenteric artery and the
aorta. Which structure is most likely compressed?
A) Right renal vein
B) Left renal vein
C) Right renal artery
D) Left renal artery
Answer: B
The left renal vein passes between the superior mesenteric artery (anteriorly) and the aorta
(posteriorly), making it susceptible to compression in SMA syndrome or trauma. The right renal
vein is shorter and does not pass between these vessels.
2. A 60-year-old patient undergoes a right hemicolectomy for colon cancer. During surgery, the
surgeon notes haustra, teniae coli, and epiploic appendages on the specimen. Which feature is
NOT present on the large intestine?
A) Haustra
B) Teniae coli
C) Plicae circularis
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D) Omental appendages
Answer: C
Plicae circulares (circular folds) are unique to the small intestine and increase surface area for
absorption; they are absent in the large intestine, which has haustra, teniae coli, and epiploic
appendages instead.
3. A 22-year-old patient presents with abdominal pain and signs of intestinal obstruction.
Imaging reveals an outpouching of the ileum approximately 50 cm proximal to the ileocecal
valve. What is this structure called?
A) Meckel's diverticulum
B) Cecal diverticulum
C) Zenker's diverticulum
D) Colonic diverticulum
Answer: A
Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the vitelline duct and occurs in the ileum within 2 feet (60
cm) of the ileocecal valve. It follows the "rule of 2s": 2% of population, 2 feet proximal to
ileocecal valve, 2 inches long, and often presents by age 2.
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4. A 55-year-old man with a history of aortic aneurysm undergoes an aortogram. The radiologist
notes that the lumbar arteries arise from the posterior aspect of the abdominal aorta. Which
other arteries are also posterior branches?
A) Gonadal arteries
B) Renal arteries
C) Lumbar arteries
D) Suprarenal arteries
Answer: C
*Lumbar arteries (typically 4 pairs) and the median sacral artery are the posterior branches of
the abdominal aorta. Gonadal, renal, and suprarenal arteries are lateral/anterior branches.*
5. A 30-year-old woman with chronic lower back pain undergoes physical exam. The clinician
notes weakness in hip flexion and difficulty rising from a seated position. Which posterior
abdominal wall muscle is responsible for hip flexion?
A) Quadratus lumborum
B) Psoas major
C) Iliacus
D) Diaphragm
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ANAT 380 Exam Clinically Relevant Human
Anatomy EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH ALL 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
WITH JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
ANAT 380 Exam: Clinically Relevant Human Anatomy
Summarized Exam Coverage
ANAT 380 at Queen's University explores regional anatomy of the human body focusing on
major organ systems, their components, and the relationships between them . The course
covers the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, perineum, upper limb, lower limb, head, neck, and back.
Students apply anatomical knowledge to solve case-based clinical scenarios . This practice exam
includes 150 randomized, scenario-based MCQs with answers and italicized rationales aligned
with the course's clinical focus.
150 Randomized ANAT 380 Practice Questions
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SUCCESS!
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1. A 45-year-old man presents with severe abdominal pain after a motor vehicle accident. CT
angiography reveals compression of a structure between the superior mesenteric artery and the
aorta. Which structure is most likely compressed?
A) Right renal vein
B) Left renal vein
C) Right renal artery
D) Left renal artery
Answer: B
The left renal vein passes between the superior mesenteric artery (anteriorly) and the aorta
(posteriorly), making it susceptible to compression in SMA syndrome or trauma. The right renal
vein is shorter and does not pass between these vessels.
2. A 60-year-old patient undergoes a right hemicolectomy for colon cancer. During surgery, the
surgeon notes haustra, teniae coli, and epiploic appendages on the specimen. Which feature is
NOT present on the large intestine?
A) Haustra
B) Teniae coli
C) Plicae circularis
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D) Omental appendages
Answer: C
Plicae circulares (circular folds) are unique to the small intestine and increase surface area for
absorption; they are absent in the large intestine, which has haustra, teniae coli, and epiploic
appendages instead.
3. A 22-year-old patient presents with abdominal pain and signs of intestinal obstruction.
Imaging reveals an outpouching of the ileum approximately 50 cm proximal to the ileocecal
valve. What is this structure called?
A) Meckel's diverticulum
B) Cecal diverticulum
C) Zenker's diverticulum
D) Colonic diverticulum
Answer: A
Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the vitelline duct and occurs in the ileum within 2 feet (60
cm) of the ileocecal valve. It follows the "rule of 2s": 2% of population, 2 feet proximal to
ileocecal valve, 2 inches long, and often presents by age 2.
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4. A 55-year-old man with a history of aortic aneurysm undergoes an aortogram. The radiologist
notes that the lumbar arteries arise from the posterior aspect of the abdominal aorta. Which
other arteries are also posterior branches?
A) Gonadal arteries
B) Renal arteries
C) Lumbar arteries
D) Suprarenal arteries
Answer: C
*Lumbar arteries (typically 4 pairs) and the median sacral artery are the posterior branches of
the abdominal aorta. Gonadal, renal, and suprarenal arteries are lateral/anterior branches.*
5. A 30-year-old woman with chronic lower back pain undergoes physical exam. The clinician
notes weakness in hip flexion and difficulty rising from a seated position. Which posterior
abdominal wall muscle is responsible for hip flexion?
A) Quadratus lumborum
B) Psoas major
C) Iliacus
D) Diaphragm
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