Free topographical & advanced anatomy MCQ exam model for basic medical students

Explanation:

• Anterior thigh → Correct because the femoral triangle lies in the upper anterior thigh.

• Popliteal region → Incorrect because it is behind the knee.

• Gluteal region → Incorrect because it lies over the buttock.

• Posterior thigh → Incorrect because it is behind the thigh.

• Inguinal region → Incorrect because it lies superior to the femoral triangle.

Explanation:

• L4 → Correct because the iliac crest lies at the level of the L4 vertebra.

• T12 → Incorrect because it corresponds to the lowest rib.

• L1 → Incorrect because it is higher than the iliac crest.

• L2 → Incorrect because it lies above the crest.

• S1 → Incorrect because it is below the iliac crest.

Explanation:

• Kidney → Correct because it lies behind the peritoneum.

• Stomach → Incorrect because it is intraperitoneal.

• Jejunum → Incorrect because it is intraperitoneal.

• Transverse colon → Incorrect because it is intraperitoneal.

• Sigmoid colon → Incorrect because it is intraperitoneal.

Explanation:

• Spermatic cord → Correct because it passes through the inguinal canal in males.

• Femoral nerve → Incorrect because it passes beneath the inguinal ligament.

• Ureter → Incorrect because it runs retroperitoneally.

• Inferior vena cava → Incorrect because it lies in the posterior abdomen.

• Great saphenous vein → Incorrect because it enters the femoral vein at the saphenous opening.

Explanation:

• Liver → Correct because the right hypochondriac region mainly contains the right lobe of the liver.

• Spleen → Incorrect because it lies in the left hypochondriac region.

• Appendix → Incorrect because it is usually located in the right iliac region.

• Urinary bladder → Incorrect because it lies in the hypogastric region.

• Sigmoid colon → Incorrect because it is mainly in the left iliac region.

Explanation:

• McBurney’s point → Correct because it marks the surface location of the base of the appendix.

• Midpoint of inguinal ligament → Incorrect because it relates to the femoral artery.

• Tip of xiphoid process → Incorrect because it is in the epigastric region.

• Linea alba → Incorrect because it is a midline fibrous structure.

• Costal margin → Incorrect because it is too superior.

Explanation:

• Spleen → Correct because it lies beneath the left costal margin in the left hypochondriac region.

• Liver → Incorrect because it is mainly on the right side.

• Cecum → Incorrect because it is in the right iliac region.

• Appendix → Incorrect because it is usually in the right iliac fossa.

• Urinary bladder → Incorrect because it is in the hypogastric region.

Explanation:

• T10 → Correct because the umbilicus lies at the T10 dermatome level.

• T6 → Incorrect because it corresponds to the xiphoid process.

• T8 → Incorrect because it is above the umbilicus.

• L2 → Incorrect because it is below the umbilical level.

• L4 → Incorrect because it corresponds to the iliac crest.

Explanation:

• Umbilicus → Correct because it is the central landmark of the umbilical region.

• Xiphoid process → Incorrect because it lies in the epigastric region.

• Pubic symphysis → Incorrect because it lies in the hypogastric region.

• Costal margin → Incorrect because it marks the upper abdomen.

• Anterior superior iliac spine → Incorrect because it is related to the iliac regions.

Explanation:

• 5th intercostal space → Correct because the apex beat is felt in the left 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line.

• 3rd intercostal space → Incorrect because it is too high.

• 4th intercostal space → Incorrect because it is above the normal apex beat.

• 6th intercostal space → Incorrect because it is too low.

• 7th intercostal space → Incorrect because it is well below the heart apex.