Top 150+ Solved Abdomen - Pelvis MCQ Questions Answer

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Q. The transpyloric plane of the abdomen (passing through the lower border of L1 vertebra) passes through:

a. the spleen

b. the third part of the duodenum

c. the tail of the pancreas

d. the origin of the superior mesenteric artery

e. the fundus of the gallbladder

  • d. the origin of the superior mesenteric artery

Q. Afferent pain fibres for the biliary tract:

a. as far as known do not exist; pain sensation relates to inflamed overlying parietal peritoneum

b. run with the vagus nerve to the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract

c. may run with the right phrenic nerve

d. run with spinal nerves to T2-5

e. do not respond to distension of the viscus

  • c. may run with the right phrenic nerve

Q. With regard to the usual vasculature of the abdomen, which is NOT true?

a. the splenic vein mainly drains into the inferior vena cava

b. the portal vein drains nearly all of the gastrointestinal tract and unpaired abdominal glands except liver

c. the left gastroepiploic artery and the short gastric arteries are branches of the splenic artery

d. the right gastric artery is a branch of the hepatic artery

e. the right gastroepiploic artery is a branch of the common hepatic artery

  • a. the splenic vein mainly drains into the inferior vena cava

Q. Which is NOT related to the kidneys as indicated:

a. the pleura posteriorly

b. the second part of the duodenum, anterior to the right kidney

c. the tail of the pancreas, anterior to the left kidney

d. the peritoneum of the lesser sac, anterior to the left kidney

e. the splenic artery, anterior to the lower pole of the left kidney

  • e. the splenic artery, anterior to the lower pole of the left kidney

Q. With regard to the kidneys, which is NOT true?

a. the renal nerves are from spinal segment T12-L1

b. at the hilum, the vein is anterior to the artery which is anterior to the ureter

c. in horseshoe kidneys, ureters pass behind the isthmus of the kidney substance

d. percutaneous renal biopsy is via a point 2.5cm below the 12th rib

e. renal fascia helps prevent spread of infection from perinephric abscesses

  • c. in horseshoe kidneys, ureters pass behind the isthmus of the kidney substance

Q. With regard to the urethra in the young adult male, which is NOT true?

a. the prostatic urethra is narrower than the membranous urethra

b. it is approximately 20cm long

c. has a short dilated region just proximal to the external urethral meatus

d. it is horizontal in cross-section when empty

e. the bulbous part is part of the spongy urethra

  • a. the prostatic urethra is narrower than the membranous urethra

Q. The first part of the duodenum:

a. lies at the level of L2 in the supine body

b. is approximately 10cm long in the adult

c. partially overlies the right crus of the diaphragm and psoas muscle

d. is entirely retroperitoneal

e. receives the common opening of the bile duct on its posteromedial wall

  • c. partially overlies the right crus of the diaphragm and psoas muscle

Q. Which of the following forms the posterior wall of the inguinal canal?

a. conjoint tendon

b. internal oblique muscle

c. transversus abdominus muscle

d. lacunar ligament

e. external oblique muscle

  • a. conjoint tendon

Q. Fibres of transversus abdominus arise from which part of the inguinal ligament?

a. medial one third

b. lateral one third

c. lateral two thirds

d. lateral half

e. middle one third

  • d. lateral half

Q. A patient presents with a deep stab wound high up in the costovertebral angle beneath the 12th rib on theleft side. The most likely internal injury is?

a. laceration of the infra-renal aorta

b. laceration of the right renal vascular pedicle

c. puncture of the 3rd part of the duodenum

d. puncture of the 4th part of the duodenum

e. pneumothorax of the left lung

  • e. pneumothorax of the left lung

Q. Concerning the abdominal aorta and branches:

a. the inferior mesenteric artery arises below the L4 lumbar arteries

b. the superior mesenteric artery arises at the level of L2

c. the renal artery arises below the level of the superior mesenteric artery

d. the suprarenal arteries arise above the coeliac trunk

e. the coeliac trunk is the highest branch of the abdominal aorta

  • c. the renal artery arises below the level of the superior mesenteric artery

Q. The relations of the THIRD part of the duodenum include:

a. the hilum of the right kidney

b. the attachment of the transverse mesocolon

c. the inferior pole of the right kidney

d. the superior mesenteric vein

e. the portal vein

  • d. the superior mesenteric vein

Q. All of the following are true regarding the pancreas EXCEPT:

a. the neck and body of the pancreas lie anterior to the first lumbar vertebrae

b. the neck of the pancreas lies over the right and left renal veins at the level of L2 vertebra

c. the splenic artery supplies all of the pancreas

d. parasympathetic vagal fibres stimulate the exocrine secretion from the gland

e. the uncinate process drains via an accessory pancreatic duct into the duodenum

  • c. the splenic artery supplies all of the pancreas

Q. The spleen:

a. weights 15 ounces

b. lies between the 8th and 11th ribs

c. has an identifiable notch on its posterior border

d. is supplied with parasympathetic fibres from coeliac plexus

e. lympatic drainage is to coeliac nodes

  • e. lympatic drainage is to coeliac nodes

Q. Regarding the kidneys:

a. the right kidney lies at a lower level to the left kidney

b. they lie inferior to the pleura

c. the hilum of the left kidney is separated from the peritoneum by the duodenum

d. the renal fascia encloses the kidney and suprarenal gland within the same sheath

e. the renal pelvis is lined with columnar epithelium

  • a. the right kidney lies at a lower level to the left kidney
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