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Regarding the pubic symphysis, what type of joint is it
Your Answer: Secondary Cartilaginous
Explanation:The pubic symphysis is a cartilaginous joint. The cartilaginous joints are divided further into primary and secondary joints. The primary joint is called the synchondrosis. It articulates with the pubis of the other side.
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- Anatomy
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Question 3
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The external anal sphincter is innervated by which nerves?
Your Answer: Inferior rectal
Explanation:The external anal sphincter is innervated by the inferior rectal branch of the pudendal nerve (S2-4) while the internal anal sphincter is innervated by autonomic nerves.
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- Anatomy
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Question 4
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The ascending colon drains into the superior mesenteric vein (SMV). What vein does the SMV drain into?
Your Answer: Hepatic portal vein
Explanation:The superior mesenteric vein joins the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein.
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- Anatomy
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Question 5
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Question 6
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The ureters receive autonomic supply from which spinal segments?
Your Answer: T11-L2
Explanation:The ureters receive innervation by a number of nerve plexuses. The nerves supplying the ureters originate from spinal segments T11 to L2. When you think about ureteric colic giving classic ‘loin to groin’ pain it is because the pain is referred to these dermatomes.
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- Anatomy
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Question 7
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The juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) lies within which part of the kidney?
Your Answer: Renal Pelvis
Correct Answer: Renal Cortex
Explanation:The substructures of the nephrons are mainly located within the cortex. The JGA sits next to the glomerulus in the cortex (click on the magnifying glass of the image to see the arrangement). They play an important role in blood pressure homeostasis as the juxtaglomerular cells produce renin. The descending and ascending limbs of the loop of Henle and collecting ducts have sections within both the cortex and medulla
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In which one of the following positions does hyperextension of the fetal head occur?
Your Answer: Face presentation
Explanation:Face presentation is the abnormal position of the fetal head in labour. In this position the neck is hyperextended.
Vertex position is the normal presentation of the foetus for delivery, in which the head is flexed and the position of the chin is towards the chest. -
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Question 9
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What is the anterior boundary of the pelvic outlet?
Your Answer: pubic arch
Explanation:The pelvic outlet is bounded anteriorly by the inferior border of the pubic arch, posteriorly by the sacrotuberous ligament and the tip of the coccyx and laterally by the ischial tuberosities.
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Question 10
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The femoral triangle is bounded superiorly by which of the following structures?
Your Answer: Inguinal ligament
Explanation:Boundaries of the Femoral Triangle:
Superior: Inguinal ligament
Medial: Medial border of the adductor longus
Lateral: Medial border of the sartorius
Floor: Pectineus, Adductor longus and Iliopsoas muscles
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