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WorksheetsAnatomy of the Rectum Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Where is the anorectal junction located?
2cm above the cutaneous margin of anus
3cm above the cutaneous margin of anus
4cm above the cutaneous margin of anus
5cm above the cutaneous margin of anus
What is the relation of the rectum in females?
Posterior: sacrum & coccyx, urinary bladder
Posterior: sacrum & coccyx, pelvic diaphragm
Anterior: sigmoid colon, loop of ileum, body of uterus, cervix
Anterior: sigmoid colon, loop of ileum, urinary bladder
What is the function of the permanent internal folds in the rectum?
To contract and relax for peristalsis
To support the weight of faeces and prevent its urging toward the anus
To increase the surface area for absorption
To secrete mucus for lubrication
What is the terminal distended part of the rectum that holds faeces before defecation?
Rectouterine pouch
Rectal ampulla
Rectovesical pouch
Superior transverse fold
Which artery supplies the upper part of the rectum?
Superior rectal artery
Middle rectal artery
Inferior rectal artery
Internal iliac artery
Where does the internal rectal plexus drain into?
Internal iliac veins
Superior rectal veins
Middle rectal veins
Inferior rectal veins
What is the relation of the rectum in males?
Posterior: sacrum & coccyx, pelvic diaphragm
Anterior: sigmoid colon, loop of ileum, body of uterus, cervix
Anterior: sigmoid colon, loop of ileum, urinary bladder
Posterior: sacrum & coccyx, urinary bladder
What is the name of the reflected peritoneum onto the urinary bladder?
Superior transverse fold
Middle transverse fold
Rectouterine pouch
Rectovesical pouch
How many lateral flexures does the rectum have?
3
2
1
4
Where is the location of upper 1/3 of the rectum?
Retroperitoneal
Extraperitoneal
Subperitoneal
Intraperitoneal
What is the name of the pouch of Douglas in the female anatomy?
Middle transverse fold
Rectouterine pouch
Rectovesical pouch
Superior transverse fold
What is the relation of the rectum in females?
Posterior: sacrum & coccyx, pelvic diaphragm
Anterior: sigmoid colon, loop of ileum, body of uterus, cervix
Posterior: sacrum & coccyx, urinary bladder
Anterior: sigmoid colon, loop of ileum, urinary bladder
What is the name of the sickle-shaped transverse rectal folds that project into the lumen of the rectum? (multiple correct answers)
Superior transverse fold
Rectal ampulla
Middle transverse fold
Inferior transverse fold
What is the middle part of the external rectal plexus drained into?
Internal pudendal vein
Inferior rectal vein
External iliac vein
Middle rectal vein
What is the function of the rectal ampulla?
To hold faeces before defecation
To secrete mucus for lubrication
To contract and relax for peristalsis
To increase the surface area for absorption
