Question

which letter indicates the location of the bladder, when full?

a. a
b. b
c. c
d. d

Explanation:

Identify the anatomical region of the bladder

Using the Urinary Bladder Function knowledge point

The urinary bladder is located in the caudoventral abdomen, lying on the pubic bone just cranial to the pelvic inlet. When empty, it resides within the pelvic cavity, but as it fills with urine, it expands cranially into the ventral abdominal cavity.

Correlate anatomical location with the labeled diagram

Using the Urinary Bladder Function knowledge point

• C points to the cranial/mid-dorsal abdominal region.
• D points to the caudodorsal abdominal/lumbar region.
• B points to the dorsal pelvic/gluteal region.
• A points to the caudoventral abdominal region, near the inguinal area and cranial to the pubis, which is the precise location where a distended (full) bladder expands and can be palpated or visualized.

Therefore, letter A correctly indicates the location of the bladder when full.

Answer:

• a. A (Correct answer)
• b. B
• c. C
• d. D