Pudendal Nerve Anatomy Quiz
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Where does the pudendal nerve primarily originate from?

  • Ventral nerve roots of L4 and L5
  • Ventral nerve roots of S2, S3, and S4 (correct)
  • Ventral nerve roots of T10 and T11
  • Ventral nerve roots of C6 and C7

Which muscle does the pudendal nerve travel anterior to?

  • Sartorius muscle
  • Piriformis muscle (correct)
  • Gluteus maximus muscle
  • Tensor fasciae latae muscle

Where does the pudendal nerve travel through the greater sciatic foramen?

  • Between piriformis and coccygeus muscles (correct)
  • Between tensor fasciae latae and vastus lateralis muscles
  • Between gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles
  • Between adductor magnus and semitendinosus muscles

Where is Alcock's canal located?

<p>Within the pudendal canal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the terminal branches of the pudendal nerve?

<p>Deep and superficial perineal nerves, dorsal nerve of the penis or clitoris, inferior rectal nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pudendal nerve entrapment is described as the most common cause?

<p>Type II - Entrapment between sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of pudendal neuropathy?

<p>Prolonged sitting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is often confused with various morphologic/organ diseases due to its symptoms?

<p>Pudendal neuropathy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of pudendal neuralgia?

<p>Cumulative, repetitive microtrauma to the nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is considered a common cause of pudendal neuropathy?

<p>Exercising (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an infrequent cause of pudendal neuropathy?

<p>Benign tumors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of individuals is prone to pudendal neuropathy due to their occupation?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential indirect cause of pudendal neuropathy?

<p>Viral infections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can exacerbate neuropathic pain associated with pudendal neuralgia?

<p>Stress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment can lead to pudendal neuropathy, especially in males treated for cancer?

<p>Radiation therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause changes in the ischial spine and the inferior lateral angle of the sacrum?

<p>Prolonged sitting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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