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 ligament attaching the liver to the diaphragm
• A muscle forming the inguinal ligament
• A fold of parietal peritoneum

Q2. Where does the spermatic cord begin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Ovary
• Urinary bladder
• Rectum
• Labium majus