A herniation of the intestines through a weakness in the anterior abdominal wall, lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels, would result in which of the following types of hernias?

A woman with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy is admitted to the hospital for a culdocentesis. A long needle on the syringe is most efficiently inserted through which of the following areas to withdraw tissue fluid from the peritoneal cavity for diagnostic purposes?

Which of the following nerves is responsible for the motor component of the cremasteric reflex?

A woman is involved in an automodile accident and fractures a rib. The fractured rib causes bleeding into the pleural cavity and results in what type of pulmonary collapse?

Which of the following locations is the best place to listen for left atrioventricular valve defects?

Which of the following areas of the rib is typically weakest and commonly a site of fractures (especially during crushing injuries)?

Which of the following muscles is considered the “chief muscle” for respiration?

Which of the following organs would be considered to be retroperitoneal organs?

A 27 year old patient has an aneurysm of the aortic arch. This may compress which of the following structures?

Which of the following structures is not typically in direct contact with the vertebral bodies?