Portal Vein and Related Anatomy Quiz

Portal vein is formed by the union of which two veins?

• Splenic and renal

• Superior mesenteric and splenic

• Inferior mesenteric and splenic

• Renal and superior mesenteric

Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the portal vein?

• Splenic vein

• Superior mesenteric vein

• Left gastric vein

• Renal vein

Which of the following is a site of portocaval anastomosis?

• Pancreas

• Duodenum

• Lower end of esophagus

• Spleen

Caput medusae is associated with which site of portocaval anastomosis?

• Esophagus

• Rectum

• Umbilicus

• Anal canal

Hemorrhoids in portal hypertension occur due to anastomosis at?

• Esophagus

• Rectum

• Umbilicus

• Liver

The portal vein drains into the?

• IVC

• Left atrium

• Hepatic veins

• Right atrium

Which fascia lies deep to Camper’s fascia?

• Scarpa's fascia

• Transversalis fascia

• Deep fascia

• Peritoneum

Clinical significance of Scarpa’s fascia includes?

• Formation of deep inguinal ring

• Limiting spread of urine in perineum

• Support to kidneys

• Venous drainage of umbilicus

Cremasteric reflex tests the integrity of which spinal segments?

• L2-L3

• L4-L5

• T10-T11

• L1-L2

The efferent limb of cremasteric reflex is via?

• Ilioinguinal nerve

• Femoral nerve

• Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve

• Obturator nerve