Question 1

Which anatomic area is NOT seen on a sagittal scanning plane image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior 
B)  Inferior 
C)  Anterior 
D)  Medial 
A)  Posterior 
B)  Inferior 
C)  Anterior 
D)  Medial D

Question 2

The quadratus lumborum muscle is a bilateral muscle tissue that is ________ to the psoas major muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  medial 
B)  lateral 
C)  anterior 
D)  posterior 
A)  medial 
B)  lateral 
C)  anterior 
D)  posterior B

Question 3

Describe the orientation of the major structures in this sagittal scanning plane image of the right upper quadrant.
   
a. ________ section of the IVC
b. ________ section of the PV
c. ________ section of the CBD
d. ________ section of the PHA
e. ________ section of the PH
f. ________ section of the LIVER

Accepted Answer

a. Longitudinal
b. Longitudinal
c. Longitudinal
d. Axial
e. Axial
f. Longitudinal
The IVC, this portion of the main portal vein, the common bile duct, and the liver are horizontally oriented. A sagittal image would demonstrate the length of these structures (longitudinal). The proper hepatic artery and head of the pancreas are vertically oriented. A sagittal image would demonstrate the axial plane of these structures.

Question 4

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the common bile duct to adjacent structures.

Accepted Answer

The common bile duct (CBD) is anterior t

Question 5

Which structure is NOT oriented horizontally in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal artery 
B)  Splenic vein 
C)  Common bile duct 
D)  Thyroid isthmus 
A)  Renal artery 
B)  Splenic vein 
C)  Common bile duct 
D)  Thyroid isthmus

Question 6

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the body of the uterus to adjacent structures.

Accepted Answer

The uterus is anterior to the bowel, pos

Question 7

Describe the orientation of the major structures in this sagittal scanning plane image just to the right of the midline of the body.
   
a. ____________ section of the IVC
b. ____________ section of the PV
c. ____________ section of the CHD
d. ____________ section of the GB
e. ____________ section of the liver

Accepted Answer

a. Longitudinal
b. Axial
c. Longitudinal

Question 8

Which group of structures is located in the retroperitoneum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver (except the bare area), gallbladder, and spleen 
B)  Liver (except the bare area), spleen, and stomach 
C)  Ovaries and most of the intestines 
D)  Uterus, ascending colon, and descending colon 
A)  Liver (except the bare area), gallbladder, and spleen 
B)  Liver (except the bare area), spleen, and stomach 
C)  Ovaries and most of the intestines 
D)  Uterus, ascending colon, and descending colon

Question 9

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the inferior vena cava to adjacent structures.

Accepted Answer

The IVC is anterior to the spine, poster

Question 10

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the hepatic artery to adjacent structures.

Accepted Answer

The hepatic artery is anterior to the AO

Question 11

In gross anatomy, the tail of the pancreas is located ___________ to the splenic artery.

Accepted Answer

A)  medial 
B)  left lateral 
C)  inferior 
D)  anterior 
A)  medial 
B)  left lateral 
C)  inferior 
D)  anterior

Question 12

Describe the orientation of the major structures in this sagittal scanning plane image at the midline of the pelvis.
   
a. ________ section of the UTERUS
b. ________ section of the VAGINA
c. ________ section of the BLADDER

Accepted Answer

a. Longitudinal
b. Longitudina

Question 13

Describe the orientation of the major structures in this transverse scanning plane image of the right upper quadrant.
   
a. ________ section of the IVC
b. ________ section of the AO
c. ________ section of the RT KID
d. ________ section of the RT PV
e. ________ section of the LT PV
f. ________ section of the LIVER

Accepted Answer

a. Axial
b. Axial
c. Axial
d. Longitudin

Question 14

The crura of the diaphragm are

Accepted Answer

A)  folds of peritoneum that insert into the diaphragm. 
B)  visceral tissue layers that insert into the diaphragm. 
C)  muscular bands arising from the diaphragm that attach to the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava. 
D)  muscular bands that arise from the lumbar vertebrae and insert into the diaphragm. 
A)  folds of peritoneum that insert into the diaphragm. 
B)  visceral tissue layers that insert into the diaphragm. 
C)  muscular bands arising from the diaphragm that attach to the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava. 
D)  muscular bands that arise from the lumbar vertebrae and insert into the diaphragm.

Question 15

The single difference between structures seen on an ultrasound image section and a cadaver section is

Accepted Answer

A)  size. 
B)  sonographic appearance. 
C)  adjacent relationships. 
D)  shape. 
A)  size. 
B)  sonographic appearance. 
C)  adjacent relationships. 
D)  shape.

Question 16

Which structure is NOT oriented vertically in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal aorta 
B)  Superior mesenteric vein 
C)  Right renal artery 
D)  Superior mesenteric artery 
A)  Abdominal aorta 
B)  Superior mesenteric vein 
C)  Right renal artery 
D)  Superior mesenteric artery

Question 17

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the portal vein to adjacent structures.

Accepted Answer

The portal vein is lying anterior to the

Question 18

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the inferior vena cava to adjacent structures.

Accepted Answer

The IVC is located anterior to the spine

Question 19

The lesser sac

Accepted Answer

A)  extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen. 
B)  is a diverticulum of the greater sac located posterior to the stomach. 
C)  is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the stomach to adjacent abdominal organs. 
D)  attaches to the anterior surface of the transverse colon. 
A)  extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen. 
B)  is a diverticulum of the greater sac located posterior to the stomach. 
C)  is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the stomach to adjacent abdominal organs. 
D)  attaches to the anterior surface of the transverse colon.

Question 20

The renal arteries are located _________ to the renal veins.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior 
B)  posterior 
C)  anterior 
D)  lateral 
A)  inferior 
B)  posterior 
C)  anterior 
D)  lateral

Exam 6: Anatomy Layering and Sectional Anatomy

Which anatomic area is NOT seen on a sagittal scanning plane image?

The quadratus lumborum muscle is a bilateral muscle tissue that is ________ to the psoas major muscle.

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the common bile duct to adjacent structures.

Which structure is NOT oriented horizontally in the body?

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the body of the uterus to adjacent structures.

Which group of structures is located in the retroperitoneum?

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the inferior vena cava to adjacent structures.

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the hepatic artery to adjacent structures.

In gross anatomy, the tail of the pancreas is located ___________ to the splenic artery.

Describe the orientation of the major structures in this sagittal scanning plane image at the midline of the pelvis. a. ________ section of the UTERUS b. ________ section of the VAGINA c. ________ section of the BLADDER

The crura of the diaphragm are

The single difference between structures seen on an ultrasound image section and a cadaver section is

Which structure is NOT oriented vertically in the body?

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the portal vein to adjacent structures.

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the inferior vena cava to adjacent structures.

The lesser sac

The renal arteries are located _________ to the renal veins.

Before and After the Ultrasound Examination

Ultrasound Instrumentation: Knobology, Imaging Processing, and Storage

General Patient Care

First Scanning Experience

Interdependent Body Systems

Embryology

The Abdominal Aorta

The Inferior Vena Cava

The Portal Venous System

Abdominal Vasculature

The Liver

The Biliary System

The Pancreas

The Urinary System

The Spleen

The Gastrointestinal System

The Prostate Gland and Seminal Vesicles

The Female Pelvis

First Trimester Obstetrics 0 to 12 Weeks

Second and Third Trimester Obstetrics 13 to 42 Weeks

High-Risk Obstetric Sonography

The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

Breast Sonography

Penile and Scrotal Ultrasound

The Neonatal Brain

Pediatric Echocardiography

Adult Echocardiography

Vascular Technology

Three-Dimensional Ultrasound

Interventional and Intraoperative Ultrasound

Filters

Describe the orientation of the major structures in this sagittal scanning plane image at the midline of the pelvis. a. section of the UTERUS b. section of the VAGINA c. section of the BLADDER