Anat - Unit 1 - Female Pelvis

Front 1

The junction between the body of the uterus and the cervix.

Back 1

Isthmus

Front 2

The uterine cavity opens into the cervical canal at the:

Back 2

Internal os

Front 3

The uterine cavity opens into the vagina at the:

Back 3

External os

Front 4

The cervix is rounded inferiorly around the external os and protrudes into the vagina; this vaginal part of the cervix has a continuous recess around it called:

Back 4

Vaginal fornix

Front 5

Normal position of the uterus

Back 5

Anteverted and anteflexed

Front 6

A __________ uterus is more prone to prolapse.

Back 6

Retroverted

Front 7

Main passive support of the uterus

Back 7

Transverse cervical ligament

Front 8

The three parts of the broad ligament

Back 8

Mesosalpinx below the uterine tube
Mesovarium, suspends the ovary
Mesometrium, lateral to the body of the uterus

Front 9

Pouch formed by the bladder and uterus

Back 9

Vesicouterine pouch

Front 10

The uterine artery anastomoses with:

Back 10

Ovarian and vaginal arteries

Front 11

In females, this artery passes superior to the ureter where it may be nicked or cut during a dysterectomy

Back 11

Uterine artery

Front 12

Disease in which normal endometrial tissue found in an abnormal location, often in ovaries.

Back 12

Endometriosis

Front 13

Finger-like projections of the infundibulum

Back 13

Fimbriae

Front 14

Widest part of the uterine tubes, usually the site of fertilization

Back 14

Ampulla

Front 15

Most narrow part of the uterine tube

Back 15

Isthmus

Front 16

The ovary is attached to the uterus via:

Back 16

Ligament of the ovary

Front 17

This structure connects the ovary to the posterior abdominal wall

Back 17

Suspensory ligament of the ovary

Front 18

The ovarian artery and vein, lymphatic vessels, and nerves to the ovary are contained in:

Back 18

Suspensory ligament of the ovary

Front 19

The ovary receives its blood supply from:

Back 19

Ovarian a.
Ovarian branch of the uterine a

Front 20

The relationship between the rectum and peritoneum

Back 20

Upper 1/3 covered
Middle 1/3 covered anteriorly
Lower 1/3 not covered at all

Front 21

The external anal sphincter is innervated by:

Back 21

Inferior rectal nerves

Front 22

Muscle that forms a "sling" around the rectum and is crucial for maintaining fecal continence.

Back 22

Puborectalis

Front 23

The superior, middle, and inferior rectal arteries are branches of what?

Back 23

Superior - Inferior mesenteric
Middle - Internal iliac
Inferior - Internal pudendal

Front 24

The veins of the rectum and where they empty.

Back 24

Superior rectal vein - inferior mesenteric vein (portal venous system)

Middle rectal vein - internal iliac vein (inferior vena cava) (caval venous system)

Inferior rectal vein - internal pudendal vein (inferior vena cava) (caval venous system)

Front 25

Hemorrhoids are classified as internal or external relative to the:

Back 25

Pectinate line in the anal canal