Explanation The appendix may lie in different positions, however the retrocaecal position most commonly occurs 64% of pateints. Pelvic appendix-20%. Retroileal-0.5% Question 16 With respect to the abdominal aorta, which of the following statements is correct? Your answer was not correct A The arteries originate at right angles from the aorta at the level of T12 B The surface marking is just above the transpyloric plane to a point just below and to the left of the umbilicus Correct Answer C The splenic vein crosses the aorta just below the origin of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) Your Answer D The five lumbar arteries leave the aorta opposite the bodies of the coresponding lumbar vertebrae Explanation The renal arteries originate at L1. The splenic vein crosses the aorta just above the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). There are 4 paired lumbar arteries. Question 17 With regard to the testicles, which of the following statements is correct?
Explanation The appendix may lie in different positions, however the retrocaecal position most commonly occurs 64% of pateints. Pelvic appendix-20%. Retroileal-0.5% Question 16 With respect to the abdominal aorta, which of the following statements is correct? Your answer was not correct A The arteries originate at right angles from the aorta at the level of T12 B The surface marking is just above the transpyloric plane to a point just below and to the left of the umbilicus Correct Answer C The splenic vein crosses the aorta just below the origin of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) Your Answer D The five lumbar arteries leave the aorta opposite the bodies of the coresponding lumbar vertebrae Explanation The renal arteries originate at L1. The splenic vein crosses the aorta just above the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). There are 4 paired lumbar arteries. Question 17 With regard to the testicles, which of the following statements is correct?