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boundaries of the pelvic inlet
dorsally
ventrally
bilaterally
dorsally-promontory of the sacrum
ventrally-cranial border of pubis
bilaterally-arcuate line of ilium
boundaries of the pelvic outlet
dorsally
ventrally
bilaterally
dorsally-1st caudal vertebra
ventrally-ischiatic arch
bilaterally-sacrotuberous ligament
*the oelvic outlet is closed caudally about the terminal parts of the digestive and urogential tracts by perineum
perineum-a non-distinct region
general location
perineal region
-the wall and assoc structures closing the pelvic outlet and surrounding the anal and urogenital canals.
-the projection of perineum upon the skin outlines the perineal region
superficial boundaries of the perineum
dorsal
lateral
ventral
dorsal-base of tail
lateral-the skin that covers the paired superficial gluteal and internal obturator muscles and the ischial tuberosity on the sides
ventral-base of scrotum OR beginning of vulva
clinical correlates
perineal laceration
perineal hernia
perineal laceration-tearing of peritoneum
perineal hernia-protrusion of organ or tissue through perineum
pelvic diaphragm
general description
2 muscles
vertical closure of the pelvic cavity through which the rectum passes, consists of 2 muscles and fascia; main muscular component of perineum.
-levator ani
-coccygeus
pelvic diaphragm m.

levator ani m.
o,i,innerv,f
broad/thin; lies medial to coccygeus m.
origin: medial edge of shaft of ilium, dorsal surface of pubis, and pelvic symphysis
insertion: caudal vertebrae 3-7
innervation: S3/C1 ... obturator nerve passes through at a point where the muscles divides into 2 parts
function: press tail against anus and urogenital tract and initiate defecation.
pelvic diaphragm m.

coccygeus m.
o,i,innerv,f
lies lateral to levator ani;shorter/thicker
origin: ischiatic spine
insertion: caudal vertebrae 2-4
innervation: S3
function: press tail against anus and urogenital tract and to move tail between legs
external anal sphincter
muscle type
voluntary?
the striated muscle under voluntary control encircling the anal canal
internal anal sphincter
muscle type
voluntary?
smooth muscle, thickened portion of circular coat of anal canal, controlled by ANS
ischiorectal fossa
space
location
filling
space on either side of anus between pelvic diaphragm and sacrotuberous ligameny
its usually filled with fat
retroperitoneum
lie against wall of abdomen/pelvic cavity covered only on one surface by peritoneum
urinary organs 4
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, (adrenal gland)
kidneys
function
location
left vs. right
caudal poles in bitch
-filter blood, produce urine
-located in sublumbar region in retroperitoneal postion (behind peritoneum)
-right kidney opposite L1-L3; left kidney at L2-L4
-caudal poles of both kidneys are related to fat-filled mesovaria and ovaries
kidneys
palpable L or R, why?
cat kidneys
-left kidney may be palpated in dogs, the right one only in thin dogs bc covered by caudate process of caudate lobe of liver
-cat kidneys large, distinctive appearance by capsular veins converging over surface toward hilus; more mobile, both palpable.
renal parenchyma
1. cortex
2. medulla
cortex: outer layer, granular appearance
medulla: inner layer, central position, striated appearance due to numerous collecting ducts
kidney
2. medulla
a. renal pyramid
b. renal crest
renal pyramid - pseudo papillae, part of renal medulla, fuse at center to form renal crest
renal crest - @ end of renal medulla, longitundinal ridge projecting into renal pelvis, through which collecting tubules of kidney excrete urine into renal pelvis
renal pelvis
renal sinus
pelvic recesses
renal pelvis - extension of ureter
renal sinus - fat filled space that contains renal vessels and surrounds renal pelvis
pelvic recesses of renal pelvis - projects outward btw renal pyramids
ureters
connect what to what
proximal portion=collecting basin called...
entrance to urinary bladder?
-connect kidneys with the bladder
-proximal portion is expanded within the kidney to form collecting basin called renal pelvis
-ureters enter bladder dorsally at its neck
ureter clincal correlate
male-the ureter crosses ductus deferens
the ureter crosses dorsal to ductus deferens, it can be torn during castration
urinary bladder
function
3 parts
-a highly distensible reservoir for urine from the kidney
apex
body
neck
ligaments of the bladder 3
1. median ligaments

lateral and round
connects ventral surface of baldder to symphysis as far cranially as the umbilicus; in the fetus is contains the urachus-the stalk on the embryonic allantois, which disappears after birth.
clinical correlate
patent (persistent) urachus
newborn drips urine from umbilicus
ligaments of the bladder
2. lateral ligaments
left and right, connect lateral surface of bladder to lateral pelvic walls; in fetus they contain umbilical artery, a component of umbilical cord that retracts after cord is cut (becomes round ligament)
ligaments of bladder
3. round ligaments
remnants of fetal umbilical arteries
trigone of bladder
dorsal triangular area near neck, btw two uretal openings and urethral orifice
urethra

urethral muscle
-the membranous canal conveying urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body
striated muscle = urethral m.
blood flow of kidney
arterial
venous
arterial: aorta, renal a, interlobar a, arcuate a, interlobular a

venous: stellate v, interlobular v, arcuate v, interlobar v, renal v, caudal vena cava
male genital organs
7
scrotum
testis
epididymis
ductus deferens
prostate gland
penis
urethra
inguinal canal
superficial inguinal ring
deep inguinal ring
spermatic cord
basic composition
beginning point
3 structures inside
-composed of structures passing through the inguinal canal during the descent of the testis
-begins at the deep inguinal ring
-structures: ductus deferens
testicular vessels,nerves, lymphatics
mesoductus deferens and mesorchium(covers testicular a/v)
cremaster m.
where it att to testis
not part of what
from what abd. m?
attach medial side of testis
NOT part of spermatic cord
from internal abdominal oblique or transversus abdominis
clincal correlate
cryptorchidism
what it is
result, y?
still "maleness"
failure of one (monorchid) or both testicles to descend into scrotum; results in decreased or infertility bc sperm best at <35C (decreased or eliminate spermatogenesis), although still produce testosterone.
clinical correlate
cryptorchidism cont'd
factors in testicular temp regulation
3
1. pampiniform plexus (testicular venous plexus) - maintains low testicular temp (venous cool coils around warm aorta)
2. cremaster m. - increase testicular temp. (pull up/drop)
3. evaporation of sweat from scrotum
scrotum
2 cavities
contents
patch of skin divided by median septum (scrotal septum) into two cavities, each of which is occupied by a testis, epididymis, and distal part of spermatic cord)
vaginal tunic
continuation of peritoneum
inner/outer
vaginal cavity
parietal vaginal tunic-outer
visceral vaginal tunic-inner, around just testis
vaginal cavity-btw parietal/visceral tunic
clincal correlates
closed vs open castration
difference: vaginal cavity
open: cut all the way thru parietal vaginal tunic to reach vaginal cavity (larger dogs: ductus deferens isolated and ligated seperately)
closed: do not open vaginal cavity; for tumors or infections so it does not spread
comparison between abdominal wall components and their related structures in the testis
scrotal skin - skin
tunica dartos - subcutaneous tissue
cremaster m. - int. abdominal obl m.
spermatic fascia - transversalis fascia
parietal vaginal tunic - parietal peritoneum
vaginal cavity - peritoneal cavity
visceral vaginal tunic - visceral peritoneum
testis
produces two things
shape, location
carried in dogs vs cats
sperm development
the male gonad that produces male sex hormone (testosterone) and male germ cells that differentiate into sperm (spermatogenesis); oval in shape located in scrotum; rel. small in dogs and cats; carried horizontally in dogs but with their caudal extremities toward anus in cats; sperm develop in seminiferous tubules with the testicular parenchyma
testis 3 parts
supporting tissue
essential elements of organ
ligament
stroma - supporting tissue; tunica albuginea, mediastinum
parenchyma - essential element; seminiferous tubules
proper ligament of testis
epididymis
storage
convoluted tube
3 regions
ligaments 2
where spermatozoa are stored before ejaculation; consists of a convoluted tube, the coild of which are held together by collagenous ct; closely adhered to testis
three regions:
head-cranial pole of testis
body-passing caudally on dorsal margin of testis
tail-on caudal pole of testis, continues as ductus deferens
ligament of tail of epididymis-from tail of epididymis to vaginal tunic and spermatic fascia
proper ligament of testis-from tail of epididymis to testis
ductus deferens (vas deferens)
continuation
route
continuation of tail or epididymis; travels beside the body of epididymis, up spermatic cord, through inguinal canal to reach abdomen; running in a fold of peritoneum, it crosses ventral to ureter at lateral ligament of bladder and penetrates prostate to open into urethra, lateral to colliculus seminalis
male urethra
carries both urine and semen
2 parts
pelvic part
-colliculus seminalis
spongy penile part
penis or phallus
cranial extension (cats=caudal)
passage
erectile tissue
3 parts
male copulatory organ, extending from ischiatic arch cranially between thighs (not in cat); penis provides passageway for semen and urine to outside (thus urinary and genital); composed of erectile tissue divided into 3 regions:
root - proximal
body
glans - distal
cavernous erectile tissues
cavernosum (2)
spongiosum(2)
corpus cavernosum penis
-right and left crus of penis (root) from ischial tuberosities
-tunica albuginea (white ct)
-pars longa glandis (distal)
corpus spongiosum penis
-bulb of penis (caudal bulge)
-glans of penis
~bulbus glandis
muscles associated with penis
3
ischiocavernosus m. - from ischium to cover cavernosum
bulbospongiosus m. - cover bulb of penis ventrally
retractor penis m. - under bulbospongiosus m.
prepuce
NOT separate from abdomen
2 parts
dorsal penis attaches to abdomen, skin covering glans penis (distal)
-preputial orifice (distal opening)
-fornix of prepuce (reflection/junction)
os penis
bone
ventral urethral groove
clincal correlate
os penis and ventral urethral groove
the os penis has a ventral urethral groove, beneath which the urethra passes toward the outside of the body; uroliths (urinary stones) can easily become trapped at the proximal end of the os penis since the urethra cannot expand as it passes through this groove
accessory genital glands
1 for cats/dogs
1 for cats
prostate gland (cat and dog): produce fluid that dilute/nourish sperm, @ brim of pelvic inlet, in dogs:spontaneously develop byperplasia (hypertrophy) model from human prostate cancer (vitamin D)
bulbourethral glands (cat)
female genital organs
6
ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, vestibule, external genitalia
ovaries
paired gonads, homology?
functions
shape location
paired female gonads, homologous to testicles; function in maturation of female germ cells (oogonia) and in hormone production (estrogen and progesterone); oval in shape located at caudal pole of kidneys
ovaries
bursa
2 ligaments
meso-
ovarian bursa- made of mesovarium and mesosalpinx, opening to peritoneal cavity of medial side, egg falls here first collected by infundibulum
suspensory ligaments of ovary - att to ribs 12-13
proper ligament of ovary - to cranial end of uterine horn
mesovarium - attach to ovary on dorsolateral body wall
clincal correlate
ovariohysterectomy
need to free suspensory ligaments of ovary, left ovary slightly caudal bc of kidney loc
uterine tube, oviduct, or fallopian tube
route
transports
3 parts
duct running from ovary, btw the layers of mesosalpinx, to uterine horn; it transports the ova from the ovary and sperm from the uterus for fertilization
infundibulum: site of fertilization, enlarged proximal end of uterine tube
fimbriae: finger like process at end of infundibulum
mesosalpinx: peritoneum that att the uterine tube to the mesovarium
uterus
expands
fetal implant
placenta development
3 parts
highly expandable tubular organ where embryo or fetus implants and develops. Hypertrophy of endometrium forms a placenta to serve as source of embryonic and fetal nourishment
-uterine horns
-uterine body
-uterine neck = cervix
vagina
extends from what to what
2 parts
a dilatable canal, extending from cervix of uterus to vulva (pudendum femininum)
-fornix (reflection at cervix)
-hymen, transverse mucosal ridge distal end
vestibule
connects what
part of 2 systems
2 parts
space connecting vagina and external genital opening, belongs to both urinary and genital system
-urethral tubercle- pt where uterus/bladder split
-external urethral orifice- dorsal and cranial to clitoral fossa
external genitalia
vulva
clitoris
vulva
-labia (2)
-dorsal and ventral commissures
clitoris(homologous to penis: paired roots, body, glans)
-clitoral fossa - prepuce
-os clitoridis (cavernous spongiosum erectile tissue)
urethra
connection to vagina
originates from the urinary bladder; enters the genital tract at the vaginovestibular junction; opens on a papilla called the urethral tubercle
anatomical relationship
dorsal to vental female
descending colon
uterus
bladder
attachments of female genital organs:
3
broad ligaments of uterus
-mesometrium
~round ligament of uterus
-mesovarium
-mesosalpix
suspensory ligament of ovary
proper ligament of ovary
arterial supply of genital organs
male and female
-ovarian a/testicular a (left testicular and ovarian v empty into left renal v, the right side has caudal vena cava)
-internal iliac a
~interal pudendal a
>vaginal or prostatic a
>uterine or deferential a
>artery of clitoris or artery of penis
lymphatics
3
superficial inguinal lymph nodes(scrotal/mammary)
medial iliac lymph node
lumbar aortic lymph node
superficial inguinal lymph nodes
location
drain what
l: cranial to vaginal process (female), along dorsolateral borders of penis (male)
dr: external genitailia, ventral half abdominal wall including abdominal inguinal mammary glands, papiteal lymph node
medial iliac lymph node
location
drain what
l: origin of deep circumflex iliac a
dr: dorsal abdominal body wall, superficial inguinal lodes, most pelvic organs, pelvic limbs
lumbar aortic lymph node
location
drain what
l: lie along aorta/caudal vena cava from diaphragm to deep circum iliac a
dr: lumbar vertebrae, abdominal m, abdominal portions or urogenital organs
innervation of genital organs
from autonomic nervous system
3
hypogastic n (sympathetic)
testicular (internal spermatic) nerve/plexus (sympathetic) from sympathetic ganglia and lumbar splanchnic n; travels along testicular vessels to testis and epididymis
pelvic n (parasympathetic)
innervation of genital organs
from spinal nerves
4
pudendal n (S1-S3)
- caudal rectal n: to ext anal sphincter
- perineal n: to skin of anus, perineum, scrotum and labia, muscles of penis, vestibule and vulva
-dorsal nerve or penis or dorsal nerve of clitoris: sensory nerve to the penis and clitoris, mediates impulses that result in orgasm
genitofemoral n (external spermatic n): exits out and passes along inguinal canal to supply cremaster, skin of prepuce/inguinal mammae