Anatomy of the Inguinal Canal and Spermatic Cord Quiz

Test your knowledge on anatomy with 18 questions covering structures, functions, and embryology of the inguinal region.

#1

Which structure forms the roof of the inguinal canal?

Internal oblique muscle
External oblique aponeurosis
Transversus abdominis muscle
Inguinal ligament
#2

Which of the following structures is NOT found within the spermatic cord?

Vas deferens
Testicular artery
Pampiniform plexus
Seminal vesicle
#3

What is the function of the inguinal canal?

Passage of the ureter
Passage of the spermatic cord
Passage of the femoral artery
Passage of the spinal cord
#4

Which structure forms the anterior wall of the inguinal canal?

Transversalis fascia
Rectus abdominis muscle
Internal oblique muscle
Inguinal ligament
#5

Which of the following structures is NOT a part of the inguinal canal?

Round ligament of uterus
Spermatic cord
Ilioinguinal nerve
Femoral artery
#6

What is the function of the inguinal ligament?

Forms the floor of the inguinal canal
Forms the roof of the inguinal canal
Provides attachment for the cremaster muscle
Provides passage for the spermatic cord
#7

Which muscle forms the floor of the inguinal canal?

Internal oblique muscle
Transversus abdominis muscle
External oblique muscle
Rectus abdominis muscle
#8

What is the function of the cremaster muscle in the spermatic cord?

Regulates temperature of the testes
Contracts to elevate the testes
Stores spermatozoa
Secrete testosterone
#9

What is the embryological origin of the inguinal canal?

Mesoderm
Ectoderm
Endoderm
Gut tube
#10

Which structure passes through the deep inguinal ring in males?

Vas deferens
Round ligament of uterus
Ovary
Ureter
#11

Which structure gives rise to the round ligament in females?

Gubernaculum
Round ligament of uterus
Broad ligament
Transversalis fascia
#12

Which of the following structures is NOT a content of the spermatic cord?

Vas deferens
Testicular artery
Genitofemoral nerve
Round ligament of uterus
#13

Which nerve supplies sensory innervation to the inguinal region?

Femoral nerve
Ilioinguinal nerve
Genitofemoral nerve
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
#14

What is the function of the gubernaculum in fetal development?

Anchors the testis in the scrotum
Forms the inguinal ligament
Develops into the round ligament of uterus
Aids in sperm transport
#15

Which of the following structures provides a pathway for the descent of the testes during fetal development?

Gubernaculum
Round ligament of uterus
Suspensory ligament of ovary
Broad ligament
#16

Which lymph nodes drain the inguinal region?

Axillary lymph nodes
Cervical lymph nodes
Inguinal lymph nodes
Popliteal lymph nodes
#17

Which artery supplies blood to the inguinal region?

Femoral artery
Inferior epigastric artery
External iliac artery
Deep femoral artery
#18

Which structure traverses the inguinal canal in females?

Round ligament of uterus
Round ligament of liver
Fallopian tube
Ovarian ligament

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