Abdominal Cavity Anatomy Quiz

Which structure forms the upper border of the abdominal cavity?

• Clavicle

• Diaphragm

• Iliac crest

• Spleen

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the lumbar vertebral column?

• Quadratus Lumborum

• Rectus abdominus

• Transversus abdominis

• External oblique

Which region of the abdomen is the stomach located in?

• Left upper quadrant

• Epigastric region

• Hypogastric region

• Right upper quadrant

What is the function of the Psoas major and psoas minor muscles?

• Flex the lumbar vertebral column

• Flex the hip

• Stabilize the pelvic cavity

• Stabilize the thoracic cavity

Which structure anchors the small intestine to various blood vessels?

• Parietal Peritoneum

• Visceral peritoneum

• Greater Omentum

• Mesentery

Which quadrant of the abdomen contains the liver?

• Right upper quadrant

• Left upper quadrant

• Left lower quadrant

• Right lower quadrant

What is the function of the Greater Omentum?

• Anchors the small intestine

• Connects to the greater curvature of the stomach

• Coats the small intestine

• Produces insulin and glucagon

Which structure separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity?

• Clavicle

• Iliac crest

• Spleen

• Diaphragm

Which muscle forms the true back wall of the abdomen?

• Quadratus Lumborum

• Rectus abdominus

• External oblique

• Transversus abdominis

In which region of the abdomen is the cecum and appendix located?

• Right upper quadrant

• Left upper quadrant

• Right inguinal region

• Left inguinal region