Hae Pelvis 1

Front 1

what line divides the pelvis into two regions?

Back 1

the linea terminalis

Front 2

what surface of the pelvic bone does the linea terminalis appear on?

Back 2

the medial surface

Front 3

which part of the pelvis is above the linea terminalis?

Back 3

the false pelvis

Front 4

which part of the pelvis is below the linea terminalis?

Back 4

the true pelvis

Front 5

what is the other name for the true pelvis?

Back 5

the pelvic cavity

Front 6

are abdominal or pelvic viscera found in the pelvic cavity?

Back 6

both

Front 7

what two anatomical landmarks lie in the same vertical plane in proper anatomical position?

Back 7

the ASIS and anterior aspect of the superior edge of the pubic symphysis

Front 8

where is the true pelvis with respect to the false pelvis?

Back 8

true is inferior and posterior to false

Front 9

does the false pelvis or true pelvis enclose the pelvic cavity?

Back 9

true

Front 10

what structures form the circumference of the pelvic inlet?

Back 10

the linea terminalis (pectineal line of the pubis and arcuate line of the ileum) and sacral promontory

Front 11

what are the bones of the pelvic wall?

Back 11

sacrum, coccyx, pelvic bones inferior to the linea terminalis

Front 12

the fusion of what three bones forms each pelvic bone?

Back 12

the ilium, pubis, and ischium

Front 13

what are the ligamentous components of the lateral pelvic wall?

Back 13

the sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligament

Front 14

where does the sacrospinous ligament extend?

Back 14

between the sacrum and coccyx and iscial spine

Front 15

where does the sacrotuberous ligament extend?

Back 15

posterior superior iliac spine to the medial aspect of the iscial tuberosity

Front 16

which is more superficial, the sacrotuberous or sacrospinous ligaments?

Back 16

sacrotuberous

Front 17

what is the function of the sacrotuberous and sacrospinus ligaments?

Back 17

they prevent the sacrum from tilting upward, and they convert the greater and lesser sciatic notches into foramina

Front 18

what are the three major apetures of passage in the pelvis?

Back 18

the obturator, the greater sciatic foramen, and the lesser sciatic foramen

Front 19

what closes most of the obturator foramen?

Back 19

the obturator membrane

Front 20

what passage remains in the obturator foramne?

Back 20

the obturator canal

Front 21

what structures form the greater sciatic foramen?

Back 21

the greater sciatic notch, the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments, and the spine of the ischium

Front 22

what structures form the lesser sciatic foramen?

Back 22

the lesser sciatic notch, ischial spine, sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments

Front 23

what does the greater sciatic foramen provide communication between?

Back 23

the pelvic cavity and lower limb

Front 24

what does the lesser sciatic foramen provide communication between?

Back 24

the perineum and gluteal region

Front 25

what are the boundaries of the pelvic outlet?

Back 25

the pubic symphysis (anterior), inferior border of the pubis, ramus of the ischium + iscial tuberosity (lateral), and sacrotuberous ligament and coccyx (posterior)

Front 26

what passes through the pelvic outlet?

Back 26

the terminal parts of the urinary and gi tracts

Front 27

what does the pelvic diaphragm do?

Back 27

closes the puelvic outlet inferiorly and forms both the muscular floor of the pelvic cavity and roof of the perineum

Front 28

what parts of the gi system normally reside in the pelvis?

Back 28

the rectum

Front 29

which direction does the levantor ani muscle pull the rectum?

Back 29

anteriorly

Front 30

what is it called where the anorectal junction is pulled anteriorly?

Back 30

the anorectal angle

Front 31

how many lateral flexures does the rectum have when viewed anteriorly and why do they exist?

Back 31

three, and they exist because of internal transverse folds

Front 32

what is the rectal ampulla?

Back 32

the lower part of the rectum that's expanded to hold fecal mass until defacation

Front 33

what are the pelvic parts of the urinary system?

Back 33

the ureters, urinary bladder, and terminal part of the urethra

Front 34

what prevents urine reflux up the ureters?

Back 34

the oblique manner in which they enter the bladder

Front 35

where do the ureters enter the pelvic cavity in relation to the common iliac?

Back 35

anterior to the common iliac

Front 36

what crosses the ureters in the pelvis in males?

Back 36

the ductus deferens

Front 37

what crosses the ureters in the pelvis in females?

Back 37

the uterine artery

Front 38

what muscle forms the majority of the bladder and what type of muscle is it?

Back 38

the detrusor, smooth muscle

Front 39

what does the apex of the bladder point towards?

Back 39

the superior edge of the pubic symphysis

Front 40

where does the median umbilical ligament extend?

Back 40

from the apex of the bladder to the umbilicus

Front 41

what shape is the bottom of the bladder and where on it do the ureters enter and is its drain?

Back 41

a triangle. the ureters enter on the upper corners and it drains from the lower corner

Front 42

what is the trigone?

Back 42

the smooth area between the ureter openings and the urethra

Front 43

what is the uvula?

Back 43

on the trigone's inferior angle, a small eminance produced by the middle lobe of the prostate

Front 44

what forms the neck of the bladder?

Back 44

where the inferolateral surfaces and base meet

Front 45

what's under the neck of the bladder?

Back 45

prostate in males, pelvic diaphragm in females

Front 46

what are the parts of the urethra in males?

Back 46

preprostatic, prostatic, membranous, and spongy

Front 47

what are the male reproductive accessory glands?

Back 47

the prostate, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands

Front 48

does the ductus deferns travel in the inguinal canal?

Back 48

yes

Front 49

what does the ductus deferens do?

Back 49

carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct

Front 50

what artery does the ductus deferens bend around?

Back 50

the inferior epigastric artery

Front 51

does the ductus deferens cross the ureter anteriorly or posteriorly to it?

Back 51

anterior to the ureter

Front 52

what is the enlargement of the ductus deferens right before it joins the seminal vesicle?

Back 52

the ampulla

Front 53

what do the seminal vesicle and ductus deferns join to form?

Back 53

the ejaculatory duct

Front 54

what does teh ejaculatory duct connect with in the prostate?

Back 54

the prostatic urethra

Front 55

are the seminal vesicles lateral or medial to the ductus deferens on the base of the bladder?

Back 55

lateral

Front 56

what does the prostate surround?

Back 56

the urethra

Front 57

what is the urethral crest?

Back 57

the raised portion of the posterior part of the prostatic urethra

Front 58

what is the seminal colliculus

Back 58

the raised portion of the prostatic urethra below the urethral crest

Front 59

what is on either side of the urethral crest?

Back 59

a urethral sinus

Front 60

what empties into the urethral sinuses?

Back 60

the ducts of the prostate

Front 61

what are the accessory glands for the female reproductive system?

Back 61

the greater vestibular glands

Front 62

what are the three parts of the uterus?

Back 62

the fundus, body, and the cervix

Front 63

what position is the uterus usually in relative to the vagina?

Back 63

anteverted (tipped anteriorly relative to the axis of the vagina)

Front 64

what position is the uterine body usually in?

Back 64

anteflexed (bent anterioly relative to the axis of the cervix

Front 65

what does the uterine body usually rest on?

Back 65

the bladder

Front 66

where are mature eggs ovulated into?

Back 66

the peritoneal cavity

Front 67

is the vagina usually collapsed?

Back 67

yes, except at its superior end where the cervix holds them apart

Front 68

where is the vagina in relation to the urethra, urinary bladder, and rectum?

Back 68

posterior to the urethra and urinary bladder, and anterior to the rectum

Front 69

what is the median umbilical fold?

Back 69

a fold over the urachus

Front 70

what are the medial umbilical folds?

Back 70

peritoneal folds over the umbilical artery remants

Front 71

which part of the rectum is only covered by peritoneum on its anterior surface?

Back 71

the middle third

Front 72

which part of the rectum is covered by peritoneum on its anterior and lateral aspects?

Back 72

the upper third

Front 73

which part of the rectum is not covered by peritoneum?

Back 73

the lowest third

Front 74

what is the retrovesical pouch?

Back 74

only in males, the pouch between the bladder and rectum

Front 75

what is the broad ligament?

Back 75

a double layer of peritoneum extending over the uterus to the lateral walls and floor of the pelvis. it keeps the uterus in position

Front 76

what are the three subcompartments of the broad ligament?

Back 76

the mesometrium, mesosalpinx, and mesovarium

Front 77

what is the mesometrium?

Back 77

the portion of the broad ligament that attaches the body of the uterus to the pelvic walls

Front 78

what is the mesosalpinx

Back 78

the portion of the broad ligament between the uterine tube and ovary

Front 79

what is the mesovarium

Back 79

the portion of the broad ligament that supports the ovary

Front 80

where is the mesovarium in relation to the mesosalpinx and mesometrium

Back 80

perpendicular to the plane containing the mesovarium and mesosalpinx

Front 81

what is the suspensory ligament of the ovary?

Back 81

a ligament containging vessels, lymphatics, and nerves to and from the ovary. a continuation of the broad ligament

Front 82

what attaches the inferior pole of the ovary to the uterus?

Back 82

the (proper) ligament of the ovary

Front 83

what travels between the broad ligament and deep inguinal ring?

Back 83

the round ligament

Front 84

what are the round ligament and ligament of the ovary to analagous to in males

Back 84

the gubernaculum

Front 85

what is the vesiculouterine pouch?

Back 85

only in females, a peritoneal lined pounch between the bladder and the uterus

Front 86

what is the recto-uterine pouch?

Back 86

only in females, a peritoneal-lined pouch between the uterus and rectum

Front 87

what is the lowest portion of a female's pelvic cavity when she's supine?

Back 87

the recto-uterine pouch

Front 88

in the female, is the urethra opening anterior or posterior to the vagina?

Back 88

anterior

Front 89

name them

Back 89

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