Deck 6: Anatomy Layering and Sectional Anatomy

Question 1

In gross anatomy, the abdominal aorta is located ___________ to the left kidney.

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

Answer 1

A
The abdominal aorta is medial to the left kidney.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B
The only difference between an ultrasound image section and a cadaver section is the sonographic appearance. The size, shape, and orientation to adjacent structures are the same in both the sonographic and cadaver sections.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

D
In a sagittal scanning plane, the targeted area of interest is always related to a structure immediately anterior, posterior, superior, and inferior to it.

Question 4

The renal arteries are located _________ to the renal veins.

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

Question 5

In gross anatomy, the splenic vein is oriented ________ and courses _________ to the body of the pancreas.

A) vertically, medial
B) horizontally, posterior
C) vertically oblique, posterior
D) horizontal oblique, anterior

Question 6

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

A) Superior
B) Right lateral
C) Anterior
D) Medial

Question 7

Which structure is NOT retroperitoneal?

A) Gallbladder
B) Pancreas
C) Urinary bladder
D) Abdominal aorta

Question 8

The lesser sac

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 9

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

A) Medial
B) Lateral
C) Anterior
D) Superior

Question 10

Which structure is NOT oriented horizontally in the body?

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

Question 11

The scanning planes used in sonography are the same as anatomic body planes, but their interpretations depend on the

A) size of the transducer.
B) shape of the transducer and how it is held.
C) body habitus.
D) location of the transducer and sound wave approach.

Question 12

Intraperitoneal structures are connected to the cavity wall by the

A) omentum.
B) greater sac.
C) lesser sac.
D) mesentery.

Question 13

Which structure is NOT intraperitoneal?

A) Gallbladder
B) Pancreas
C) Liver
D) Spleen

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Which group of structures is located in the retroperitoneum?

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 16

Which structure is NOT oriented vertically in the body?

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

Question 17

Which group of structures is intraperitoneal in location?

A) Ureters, adrenal glands, and prostate gland
B) Gallbladder, stomach, and ovaries
C) Adrenal glands, pancreas, and ovaries
D) Uterus, abdominal lymph nodes and somatic nerves

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

The crura of the diaphragm are

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 20

The greater sac

A) extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen.
B) is the omental bursa.
C) is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the stomach to adjacent abdominal organs.
D) is a diverticulum of the mesentery located posterior to the stomach.

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

Describe the orientation of the major structures in this transverse scanning plane image just to the right of the midline of the body.

a. ________ section of the IVC
b. ________ section of the AO
c. ________ section of the GB
d. ________ section of the CBD
e. ________ section of the GDA
f. ________ section of the PH
g. ________ section of the liver

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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 PN
c. ________ section of the SMV
d. ________ section of the UP
e. ________ section of the LIVER

Question 27

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

Question 28

Describe the orientation of the major structures in this transverse scanning plane image just to the right of the midline of the neck.

a. ________ section of the RT L
b. ________ section of the CCA
c. ________ section of the JV
d. ________ section of the LCM
e. ________ section of the ST
f. ________ section of the SH
g. ________ section of the SCM
h. ________ section of the TRACHEA
i. ________ section of the ISTHMUS

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the head of the pancreas to adjacent structures.

Question 35

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

Question 36

Using the image below, describe the anatomic relationship of the pancreatic head to adjacent structures.

Question 37

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

Question 38

Describe the orientation of the major structures in this transverse scanning plane image of the upper epigastrium.

a. ________ section of the IVC
b. ________ section of the AO
c. ________ section of the CA
d. ________ section of the SA
e. ________ section of the HA
f. ________ section of the liver

Question 39

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

Question 40

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