chapter 6

Which structure is NOT retroperitoneal? a. Gallbladder b. Pancreas c Urinary bladder d Abdominal aort

a. Gallbladder

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.

a. extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen

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.

b. is a diverticulum of the greater sac located posterior to the stomach.

The quadratus lumborum muscle is a bilateral muscle tissue that is ________ to the psoas major muscle. a. medial b. lateral c. anterior d. posterior

b. lateral

Which anatomic area is NOT seen on a sagittal scanning plane image? a. Posterior b Inferior c Anterior d Medial

d Medial

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.

d location of the transducer and sound wave approach.

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

d. Uterus, ascending colon, and descending colon

Intraperitoneal structures are connected to the cavity wall by the a. omentum. b. greater sac. c. lesser sac. d. mesentery.

d. mesentery.

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.

d. muscular bands that arise from the lumbar vertebrae and insert into the diaphragm.

Which anatomic area is NOT seen on a transverse scanning plane image? a Superior b Right lateral c Anterior d Medial

a Superior

In gross anatomy, the abdominal aorta is located ___________ to the left kidney. a medial b lateral c inferior d anterior

a medial

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

b horizontally, posterior

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.

b sonographic appearance.

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

b. Gallbladder, stomach, and ovaries

Which structure is NOT intraperitoneal? a. Gallbladder b. Pancreas c. Liver d. Spleen

b. Pancreas

The renal arteries are located _________ to the renal veins. a. inferior b. posterior c. anterior d. lateral

b. posterior

Which anatomic area is NOT seen on a coronal scanning plane image? a Medial b Lateral c Anterior d Superior

c Anterior

Which structure is NOT oriented horizontally in the body? a Renal artery b Splenic vein c Common bile duct d Thyroid isthmus

c Common bile duct

Which structure is NOT oriented vertically in the body? a Abdominal aorta b Superior mesenteric vein c Right renal artery d Superior mesenteric artery

c Right renal artery

In gross anatomy, the tail of the pancreas is located ___________ to the splenic artery. a. medial b left lateral c inferior d anterior

c inferior