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March 1998 – Paper 1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 July 2014

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Summary

1. In the abdominal wall

  1. A. the rectus abdominis muscle is attached to the crest of the pubis.

  2. B. the posterior border of the external oblique muscle ends in the linea semilunaris.

  3. C. the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle takes part in the formation of the conjoint tendon.

  4. D. the inferior epigastric artery is a branch of the internal iliac artery.

  5. E. the conjoint tendon blends medially with the anterior layer of the rectus sheath.

2. The pelvic splanchnic nerves

  1. A. contain parasympathetic fibres.

  2. B. unite with branches of the sympathetic pelvic plexus.

  3. C. are pre-ganglionic fibres.

  4. D. supply the bladder sphincter with motor fibres.

  5. E. supply the uterus with vasodilator fibres.

3. The vulva and perineum are supplied by the following nerves:

  1. A. sciatic.

  2. B. posterior cutaneous of thigh.

  3. C. inferior rectal.

  4. D. ilioinguinal.

  5. E. obturator.

4. The adult spinal cord

  1. A. commences at the foramen rotundum.

  2. B. ends at the level of the upper lumbar vertebrae.

  3. C. lies posterior to the spinal laminae.

  4. D. is enclosed within a single layer of dura mater.

  5. E. has a thoracic parasympathetic outflow.

5. The vaginal epithelium at puberty

  1. A. thickens.

  2. B. develops goblet cells.

  3. C. forms cilia.

  4. D. stores glycogen.

  5. E. keratinises.

6. The urinary bladder

  1. A. has an epithelium derived from endoderm.

  2. B. has a venous plexus draining to the external iliac veins.

  3. C. is situated in the abdomen of the young child.

  4. D. is separated from the symphysis pubis by a fold of peritoneum.

  5. E. has a blood supply from the inferior epigastric artery.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2004

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