Boundaries of the inguinal canal and structures of the spermatic cord

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the primary function of the inguinal canal?
   • A) Passage for blood vessels
   • B) Passage for the spermatic cord
   • C) Passage for nerves
   • D) Passage for digestive organs
     Answer: B) Passage for the spermatic cord
2. Which structure forms the deep inguinal ring?
   • A) Rectus abdominis muscle
   • B) Inguinal ligament
   • C) Internal abdominal oblique muscle
   • D) External abdominal oblique muscle
     Answer: C) Internal abdominal oblique muscle
3. What is contained within the spermatic cord?
   • A) Testicular artery
   • B) Urethra
   • C) Rectum
   • D) Bladder
     Answer: A) Testicular artery
4. Which ligament supports the abdominal muscles during locomotion?
   • A) Inguinal ligament
   • B) Prepubic tendon
   • C) Suspensory ligament
   • D) Broad ligament
     Answer: B) Prepubic tendon
5. The pampiniform plexus is a network of veins that serves to:
   • A) Supply blood to the bladder
   • B) Cool arterial blood before it reaches the testes
   • C) Support the uterus
   • D) Transport sperm to the urethra
     Answer: B) Cool arterial blood before it reaches the testes
6. Which structure forms the superficial inguinal ring?
   • A) Aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle
   • B) Internal abdominal oblique muscle
   • C) Transversalis fascia
   • D) Rectus abdominis muscle
     Answer: A) Aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle
7. What is the primary role of the vas deferens?
   • A) Produce sperm
   • B) Transport sperm from epididymis to urethra
   • C) Supply blood to the testes
   • D) Store urine
     Answer: B) Transport sperm from epididymis to urethra
8. The external spermatic fascia is derived from which muscle?
   • A) Rectus abdominis
   • B) Internal abdominal oblique
   • C) External abdominal oblique
   • D) Transversus abdominis
     Answer: C) External abdominal oblique
9. Which nerve is associated with the spermatic cord?
   • A) Sciatic nerve
   • B) Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
   • C) Femoral nerve
   • D) Obturator nerve
     Answer: B) Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
10. The prepubic tendon is located at which aspect of the pelvis?
    • A) Dorsal aspect
    • B) Ventral aspect
    • C) Lateral aspect
    • D) Cranial aspect
      Answer: B) Ventral aspect

True/False Statements

1. The inguinal canal serves as a passage for both blood vessels and nerves.
   Answer: False
2. The deep inguinal ring is bordered by the internal abdominal oblique muscle.
   Answer: True
3. The pampiniform plexus cools arterial blood before it reaches the bladder.
   Answer: False
4. The superficial inguinal ring is formed by a slit in the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique muscle.
   Answer: True
5. The prepubic tendon provides support to pelvic muscles during locomotion.
   Answer: True
6. The spermatic cord contains structures that transport urine from the bladder.
   Answer: False
7. The vas deferens connects to the epididymis and transports sperm to the urethra.
   Answer: True
8. The external spermatic fascia is derived from transversalis fascia.
   Answer: False
9. Testicular arteries supply blood to the urinary bladder in male animals.
   Answer: False
10. The prepubic tendon plays no role in pelvic stability during movement.
    Answer: False

Fill in the Blanks

1. The __________ canal is an oblique passage through the abdominal wall.Answer: inguinal
2. The deep inguinal ring is bordered by the __________ abdominal oblique muscle.Answer: internal
3. The __________ plexus is a network of veins that cools arterial blood before it reaches the testes.Answer: pampiniform
4. The __________ tendon provides support to abdominal muscles during locomotion.Answer: prepubic
5. The __________ artery supplies blood to the testes.Answer: testicular
6. The __________ inguinal ring is formed by a slit in the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique muscle.Answer: superficial
7. The __________ deferens transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.Answer: vas
8. The external spermatic fascia is derived from the __________ abdominal oblique muscle.Answer: external
9. The genital branch of the __________ nerve is associated with structures in the spermatic cord.Answer: genitofemoral
10. The prepubic tendon is located at the __________ aspect of the pelvis.Answer: ventral