Sites for Liver, Laparotomy, spleenectomy, Cystotomy Caesarean Operation, and paravertebral block.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which structure forms the dorsal boundary of the flank?
   • A) Linea alba
   • B) Last rib
   • C) Lumbar vertebrae
   • D) Tuber coxae
     Answer: C) Lumbar vertebrae
2. What is the cranial boundary of the paralumbar fossa?
   • A) Linea alba
   • B) Tuber coxae
   • C) Last rib
   • D) Internal abdominal oblique muscle
     Answer: C) Last rib
3. Which procedure involves aspirating rumen fluid through the left paralumbar fossa?
   • A) Rumenotomy
   • B) Rumenocentesis
   • C) Laparotomy
   • D) Enterotomy
     Answer: B) Rumenocentesis
4. What is a common site for performing a liver biopsy?
   • A) Left flank
   • B) Right flank
   • C) Ventral midline
   • D) Dorsal midline
     Answer: B) Right flank
5. Which surgical procedure involves opening the rumen?
   • A) Abomasotomy
   • B) Rumenotomy
   • C) Cystotomy
   • D) Enterotomy
     Answer: B) Rumenotomy
6. What is the purpose of a paravertebral block?
   • A) To access the gall bladder
   • B) To provide anesthesia for flank surgeries
   • C) To perform a liver biopsy
   • D) To collect rumen fluid
     Answer: B) To provide anesthesia for flank surgeries
7. Which procedure is performed to remove the spleen?
   • A) Rumenotomy
   • B) Spleenectomy
   • C) Cystotomy
   • D) Enterotomy
     Answer: B) Spleenectomy
8. A caesarean operation is typically performed through which incision?
   • A) Right flank
   • B) Left flank or ventral midline
   • C) Dorsal midline
   • D) Paravertebral approach
     Answer: B) Left flank or ventral midline
9. Which surgical procedure involves opening the urinary bladder?
   • A) Rumenocentesis
   • B) Spleenectomy
   • C) Cystotomy
   • D) Abomasotomy
     Answer: C) Cystotomy
10. Exploratory laparotomy is commonly performed through which anatomical region?
    • A) Cranial abdomen
    • B) Flank or paralumbar fossa
    • C) Thoracic cavity
    • D) Pelvic cavity
      Answer: B) Flank or paralumbar fossa

True/False Statements

1. The flank is bounded ventrally by the linea alba.
   Answer: True
2. The cranial boundary of the flank is marked by the tuber coxae.
   Answer: False
3. Rumenocentesis is performed through the right paralumbar fossa.
   Answer: False
4. Liver biopsies are typically accessed via the left flank.
   Answer: False
5. The paravertebral block is used to provide anesthesia for abdominal surgeries.
   Answer: True
6. A cystotomy involves opening the rumen for surgical access.
   Answer: False
7. Spleenectomy is performed to remove the spleen from an animal’s body.
   Answer: True
8. Caesarean operations are always performed through a right flank incision.
   Answer: False
9. The last rib forms a boundary for both the flank and paralumbar fossa.
   Answer: True
10. Enterotomy involves opening the urinary bladder for surgical access.
    Answer: False

Fill in the Blanks

1. The dorsal boundary of the flank is formed by the __________ vertebrae.Answer: lumbar
2. The __________ fossa is a triangular depression on the lateral abdomen.Answer: paralumbar
3. Rumenocentesis involves aspirating fluid from the __________.Answer: rumen
4. Liver biopsies are commonly performed through a right __________ incision.Answer: flank
5. The __________ block is a regional anesthesia technique used in flank surgeries.Answer: paravertebral
6. An __________ laparotomy is performed to explore abdominal organs.Answer: exploratory
7. The procedure to remove the spleen is called __________.Answer: spleenectomy
8. A __________ operation involves accessing the urinary bladder.Answer: cystotomy
9. The caesarean operation can be performed through a left or right __________ incision.Answer: flank
10. Enterotomy refers to surgically opening the __________.Answer: intestine