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WorksheetsMCQ on Anatomy of the Kidneys and Ureters
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 38mins
In renal hilum the ureter is not characterized by which of the following?
Most constricted structure
Most posterior structure
Most superior structure
Most lateral
What is the length of the ureter?
35 cm
15 cm
25 cm
45 cm
Which statement of the following best describes the relations of kidneys?
The pancreas is related to the right kidney
The left kidney is related to the duodenum.
Diaphragm is directly related to the superior part of both kidneys.
The kidneys are related anteriorly to quadrates lumborum.
Which of the following structures is related anteriorly to the right kidney?
Liver
Transversus abdominis muscle
Psoas major muscle
Quadratus lumborum
Which of the following statements best describes the left renal vein?
Left gonadal vein is one of its tributaries
Passes behind the aorta
Receives the right supra-renal vein
Shorter than the right renal vein
Which of the following is a retroperitoneal organ?
Stomach
Spleen
Ureter
Ilium
Which of the following describes the capsules of the kidney?
Pararenal fat covers the fibrous capsule.
Fibrous capsule loosely applied to its outer surface of the kidney.
Perirenal fat encloses the kidney and suprarenal gland.
Pararenal fat, renal fascia and pararenal fat support the kidney.
Which one of the following is not the content of the hilum of the kidney?
Ureter
Renal artery
Lymph drains to celiac lymph nodes
Renal vein
Which of the following best describes the right kidney?
Renal capsule encloses both kidney and suprarenal gland
Posteriorly, related to the right colic flexure.
Renal artery arises of the abdominal aorta
Anteriorly, related to the spleen
Which of the following is important for identification of the ureter?
The ureter is located anterior to the suprarenal artery
The ureter is located anterior to the internal iliac artery
The ureter is located anterior to the gonadal artery
The ureter is located anterior to the renal vein
In renal hilum the ureter is characterized by which of the following?
Most lateral structure
Most dilated structure
Most anterior structure
Most superior structure
What is the length of the ureter?
15 cm
45 cm
35 cm
25 cm
Which statement of the following describes the relations of kidneys?
The left kidney is related to the duodenum.
The spleen is related to the right kidney.
The kidneys are posteriorly related only to quadrates lumborum.
Diaphragm is directly related to the superior part of both kidneys.
Which of the following structures lies posterior to the right kidney?
Small intestine
Liver
Transversus abdominis muscle
Right colic flexure
Which of the following statements describes the right renal vein?
Right gonadal vein is one of its tributaries
Longer than the right renal vein
Receives right supra-renal vein
Ends into the inferior vena cava
Which of the following is a retroperitoneal organ?
Spleen
Ureter
Stomach
Ilium
Which of following statements is unrelated to an interior relation of right kidney?
Spleen
12th rib
2nd part of the duodenum
Tail of the pancreas
Which of the following relates posteriorly to the left kidney?
11th and 12th ribs
Pancreas
Second part of the duodenum
Stomach
Which of the following best describes the coverings of the kidney?
Fibrous capsule loosely applied to its outer surface
Perirenal fat covers the renal fascia
Pararenal covers the renal capsule
Pararenal fat, renal fascia and pararenal fat support the kidney
Hilum of the kidney transmits which one of the following?
Lymph drains to celiac lymph nodes
Suprarenal vein
Renal artery
Parasympathetic nerves
Which of the following describes the right kidney?
Anteriorly, related to the stomach
Renal artery arises of the superior mesenteric artery
Renal fascia encloses both kidney and suprarenal gland
Posteriorly, related to the left colic flexure.
Which of the following is important for identification of the left ureter?
The left ureter is located anterior to the left gonadal artery
The left ureter is located anterior to the left common iliac artery
The left ureter is located anterior to the left renal vein
The left ureter is located anterior to the left internal iliac artery
Which statement of the following concerns the pelvic part of the ureter?
It has a close relationship to the ischial tuberosity
The blood supply of distal part of the ureter is from the superior vesical artery.
The ureter enters the bladder by passing directly through its wall
It enters the pelvis behind of the bifurcation of the common iliac artery.
Which of the following describes the urinary bladder?
Pyramidal shape, when empty
Abdominal organ when empty
Its apex lies in front of the symphysis pubis
The neck lies posteriorly
Which statement of the following describes the male urethra?
4 cm long
Prostatic urethra receives the ejaculatory ducts
Membranous urethra contains the seminal colliculus
The Penile part is in the corpus cavernosum
Which of the following is related to the urinary bladder?
Has maximum capacity of about 50 ml in the adult
Uvula vesicae is an elevation front the urethral orifice
Area of trigone is always smooth, even when it is empty
Connected to the umbilicus by the medial umbilical ligament
What is the related statement regarding the ureter?
Crossed by the uterine artery in the male
Enters the pelvis by descending posterior to sacroiliac joint
Has four constrictions along its course
About 25 Cm long
Which of the following statements best describes the ureter?
Enters the pelvis by crossing the middle of the external iliac artery
About 10 inches long
In male, it is crossed by the vas deferens
Enters the inferior angle of the urinary bladder
Which statement of the following concerns the nerve supply of ureter?
Afferent fibers travel with parasympathetic nerves
Middle part by renal plexus
Enter spinal cord in the 1st and 2nd lumbar segments.
Upper end by the gonadal plexus
Which statement of the following describes the prostatic urethra?
Its anterior wall has the opening of prostatic utricle
Receives the openings of the ejaculatory ducts
20 cm long
The narrowest part of the male urethra
Which of the following arteries supply the upper part of the ureter?
Superior vesical arteries
Common iliac arteries
Renal arteries
Gonadal arteries
Which of the following describes the urinary bladder?
In adult, empty bladder lies within the abdomen.
Has weak muscular wall.
Receptacle for storage of urine.
Its shape and relations do not vary according to amount of urine it contains.
What is the weakest part of the male urethra?
Membranous part
Prostatic part
Penile part
Glandular part
Which one of the following characters best describes the female urethra?
Shorter than the male urethra
Narrower than the male urethra
Less dilatable than the male urethra
Traversing the clitoris
The urinary system develops mainly from which of the followings?
Ectoderm
Paraxial mesoderm
Intermediate mesoderm
Endoderm
The pronephros develops in which region of the following?
Sacral
Lumbar
Thoracic
Cervical
The mesonephros forms in which of the following?
Sacral region
Thoracic and upper lumbar regions
Lower lumbar and sacral regions
Cervical region
The ureteric bud gives rise to which of the following?
Nephrons
Renal pelvis
Loop of Henle
Distal and proximal convoluted tubules
The metanephric mesoderm gives rise to which of the following?
Ureter
Renal pelvis
Bowman’s capsule
Collecting system
The urorectal septum divides into which of the following?
Anorectal canal from urogenital sinus
Urachus from allantois
Urogenital sinus from mesonephric duct
Urinary bladder from allantois
Bifid ureter is due to which of the following?
Premature division of the ureteric bud
Failure of union of collecting and excretory tubules
Second ureteric bud from one mesonephric duct
Formation of two ureteric buds
The urogenital sinus gives rise to which of the following?
Trigone of the urinary bladder
Membranous urethra
Penile urethra
Epithelium of most of the urinary bladder
A newborn presents with fluid draining from the umbilicus onto the skin. Testing identifies the fluid as urine. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Bifid ureter
Urachal cyst
Urachal fistula
Urachal sinus
Which set correctly lists four structures passing through the renal hilum?
Renal vein, renal artery, ureter, lymphatics
Renal cortex, renal pelvis, papilla, glomeruli
Inferior vena cava, aorta, psoas major, urethra
Portal vein, hepatic artery, bile duct, lymph
Which group best represents structures related anteriorly to the right kidney?
Spleen, stomach, pancreas, left colic flexure
Liver, duodenum, colon, adrenal gland
Gallbladder, uterus, prostate, sigmoid colon
Quadratus lumborum, psoas major, diaphragm, ribs
Which group best represents structures related posteriorly to the right kidney?
Pancreas, spleen, stomach, left colic flexure
Aorta, inferior vena cava, portal vein, bile duct
Liver, duodenum, right colic flexure, jejunum
Diaphragm, psoas major, quadratus lumborum, ribs
Which group best represents structures related anteriorly to the left kidney?
Stomach, spleen, pancreas, left colic flexure
Liver, gallbladder, duodenum, right colon
Diaphragm, psoas major, quadratus lumborum, ribs
Uterus, prostate, bladder neck, urethra
Which group best represents structures related posteriorly to the left kidney?
Diaphragm, psoas major, quadratus lumborum, ribs
Stomach, spleen, pancreas, colon segments
Portal triad, celiac trunk, mesenteric vessels, duct
Liver, duodenum, gallbladder, right colon
Which arteries most consistently supply the ureter along its course?
Aorta, pulmonary, coronary, cerebral
Celiac, hepatic, splenic, superior mesenteric
Internal pudendal, obturator, inferior gluteal, profunda
Renal, gonadal, common iliac, superior vesical
Which list correctly names the parts of the male urethra in order with typical lengths?
Membranous 5 cm, spongy 3 cm, prostatic 10 cm, preprostatic 2 cm
Spongy 20 cm, prostatic 2 cm, membranous 3 cm, preprostatic 1 cm
Preprostatic 1 cm, prostatic 3 cm, membranous 2 cm, spongy 15 cm
Prostatic 5 cm, membranous 1 cm, spongy 10 cm, preprostatic 4 cm
How many constrictions does the ureter typically have and where are they located?
Three: UPJ, crossing iliac vessels, vesicoureteric junction
Two: renal pelvis entry, bladder exit
Four: renal hilum, psoas crossing, pelvic brim, bladder
One: only at vesicoureteric junction
Which statement best defines the trigone of the urinary bladder and its origin?
Triangular area from incorporated caudal mesonephric ducts
Triangular area formed by allantoic folds and urachus
Quadrangular area derived from cloacal endoderm
Hexagonal area from endoderm of urogenital sinus
Which is a recognized congenital anomaly of the kidney?
Horseshoe kidney
Median lobe agenesis
Accessory bladder neck
Duplicated prostate lobe
Which is a recognized congenital anomaly of the ureter?
Epididymal fusion failure
Seminal vesicle agenesis
Prostatic utricle hypertrophy
Ureteral duplication
Which is a recognized congenital anomaly of the urinary bladder?
Exstrophy of bladder
Renal papillary hyperplasia
Mesonephric cord persistence
Calyceal inversion
Which set lists structures passing through the renal hilum in correct order of types?
Renal artery branches, ureter, renal vein, lymph vessels
Renal vein, renal artery branches, ureter, lymph vessels
Lymph vessels, ureter, renal vein, renal artery branches
Ureter, renal vein, lymph vessels, renal artery branches
Which structure is NOT typically anterior to the right kidney?
Spleen
Right suprarenal gland
Right colic flexure
Second part of duodenum
Which muscle is a posterior relation of the right kidney?
Internal oblique muscle
Transversus abdominis muscle
Right psoas major muscle
Rectus abdominis muscle
Which organ lies anterior to the left kidney?
Gallbladder
Stomach
Appendix
Cecum
Which rib level relates posteriorly to the left kidney?
Eleventh and twelfth ribs
Ninth and tenth ribs
Seventh and eighth ribs
Thirteenth and fourteenth ribs
Which arteries supply the ureter along its course?
Aorta, gonadal, middle sacral
Common iliac, gonadal, inferior vesical
Renal, inferior mesenteric, internal pudendal
Renal, testicular/ovarian, superior vesical
Which segment of the male urethra is the shortest?
Prostatic urethra about 3 cm
Membranous urethra about 1.25 cm
Penile urethra about 16 cm
Bulbar urethra about 8 cm
Where are the typical ureteric constrictions located?
Iliac fossa, inguinal canal, urethral meatus
Renal hilum, mid-abdomen, bladder neck
Pelvic inlet, obturator canal, prostatic urethra
Pelvi-ureteric junction, crossing pelvic brim, entry into bladder wall
What describes the trigone of the urinary bladder and its embryologic origin?
Serosal triangle at apex from allantois remnant
Mucous membrane area at bladder base from mesonephric ducts
Muscular triangle on bladder dome from ureteric bud
Vascular triangle in bladder neck from vitelline duct
Which congenital kidney anomaly is defined by complete absence of renal tissue on one side?
Renal agenesis
Pelvic kidney
Congenital cystic kidney
Double kidney
An infant presents with continuous dribbling of urine despite normal voiding. Which anomaly best explains an extra ureter opening outside the bladder?
Complete double ureter
Ectopic ureteral opening
Patent urachus tract
Hypospadias variant
A newborn has urine leakage from the umbilicus. Which condition most likely underlies this finding?
Double kidney
Pelvic kidney
Hypospadias
Patent urachus
Which of the following statements best describes the pelvic part of the ureter?
The blood supply of the proximal part of the ureter is from the superior vesical artery
It has a close relationship with ischial tuberosity
The ureter enters the bladder by passing at a right angle through its wall
Enters the pelvis by crossing the bifurcation of the common iliac artery
Which of the following describes the urinary bladder?
Its apex lies behind the symphysis pubis
Pyramidal in shape when full
It is an abdominal organ when empty
The neck lies posteriorly
Which of the following statements describes the male urethra?
Prostatic urethra receives the ejaculatory ducts
Membranous urethra contains the seminal colliculus
About 4 cm long
Penile part lies in the corpus cavernosum
Which of the following statements describes the male urethra?
About 4 cm long
Penile part lies in the corpus cavernosum
Membranous urethra is the least dilatable part
Prostatic urethra is the shortest part
Which of the following statements describes the male urethra?
About 4 cm long
Penile part lies in the corpus spongiosum
Membranous urethra is the least dilatable part
Prostatic urethra is the shortest part
Which of the following statements describes the male urethra?
About 20 cm long
Penile part lies in the corpus spongiosum
Membranous urethra is the most dilatable part
Prostatic urethra is the shortest part
Which of the following describes the urinary bladder?
The trigone area is rough
Connected to the umbilicus by the medial umbilical ligament
Uvula vesicae is an elevation in front of the urethral orifice
Has a capacity of about 500 mL in the adult
Which statement best characterizes the urinary bladder during filling?
Acts as a receptacle for storage of urine
Has a weak and flaccid muscular wall
Superior wall rises into epigastric region early
Maintains a fixed and constant shape
Identify the narrowest point of the male urethra.
Penile part of the urethra
Membranous part of the urethra
External urethral orifice
Prostatic part of the urethra
