Beginner Spermatic Cord and Round Ligament Quiz

Q1. What is the spermatic cord?

• A bundle connecting abdominal structures with the testis through the inguinal canal
• A muscle forming the inguinal ligament
• A fold of parietal peritoneum
• A ligament attaching the liver to the diaphragm

Q2. Where does the spermatic cord begin?

• Deep inguinal ring
• Femoral ring
• Umbilical ring
• Superficial inguinal ring

Q3. Which duct is a major content of the spermatic cord?

• Ductus deferens
• Common bile duct
• Thoracic duct
• Ureter

Q4. Which artery in the spermatic cord directly supplies the testis?

• Inferior mesenteric artery
• Testicular artery
• Femoral artery
• Superior rectal artery

Q5. Which venous network is contained in the spermatic cord?

• Vertebral venous plexus
• Prostatic venous plexus
• Pampiniform plexus
• Portal venous system

Q6. Which structure passes through the inguinal canal in females?

• Ovarian ligament only
• Round ligament of the uterus
• Uterine tube
• Ureter

Q7. Which covering of the spermatic cord comes from transversalis fascia?

• Dartos
• Cremasteric fascia
• External spermatic fascia
• Internal spermatic fascia

Q8. Which covering of the spermatic cord is derived from external oblique aponeurosis?

• Cremasteric fascia
• Internal spermatic fascia
• Tunica vaginalis
• External spermatic fascia

Q9. Which muscle contributes to the cremasteric muscle and fascia?

• Rectus abdominis
• External oblique muscle belly
• Psoas major
• Internal oblique

Q10. Where does the round ligament of the uterus ultimately blend with superficial tissues?

• Ovary
• Rectum
• Labium majus
• Urinary bladder