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Term
Pelvis cavity (true pelvis) is located inferior to
Definition
pelvic brim
Term
Epidurals take place:
Definition
through sacral hiatus or through the posterior sacral foramina into the sacral canal
Term
coccygeal horns (cornua)
Definition
articular processes of the first coccygeal vertebrae which articulate with the scaral horns
Term
Difference in curvature of coccyx in genders
Definition
curvature more anterior in males than in females (females need more space for baby)
Term
Joints of the pelvis
Definition

Lumbosacral

Sacrococcygeal

Sacroiliac

Pubic symphysis

Term
Type of joint: lumbosacral, some sacrococcygeal,
Definition
synovial
Term
Sacroiliac joint held together by
Definition
interosseous, anterior and posterior sacroiliac ligaments
Term
Pubic symphysis type of joint
Definition
median secondary cartilaginious joint
Term
Type of cartilage used in pubic symphysis
Definition
hyaline
Term
Ligaments joining the pubic bones are thickened superior and inferior to the pubic symphysis to form
Definition

Superior Pubic ligament

Inferior (arcuate) pubic ligament

Term
Vertebropelvic ligaments
Definition

Iliolumbar lig

Sacroiliac lig

Sacrotuberous lig

Sacrospinous lig

Term
Vertebropelvic lig: Iliolumbar lig
Definition
connects transverse process of L5 to the iliac crest anteriorly and posteriorly, limits L5 rotation
Term
Vertebropelvic Lig: Sacroiliac lig
Definition

connects sacrum to ilium anteriorly and posteriorly. includes

-interosseous sacroiliac

-Anterior sacroiliac

-Posterior sacroiliac

Term
Vertebropelvic lig: Sacrotuberous lig
Definition
Connects sacrum to the tuberosity of ischium
Term
Vertebropelvic lig:Sacrospinous lig
Definition
connects the sacrum to the spine of the ischium
Term
Lesser and greater sciatic notches created by
Definition

lesser- sacrotuberous

greater- sacrospinous

Term
Structures passing throught the greater sciatic foramen
Definition

-superior/inferior gluteal vessels and nerves

-Sciatic nerve

-Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve

-Pudendal nerve brandches and pudendal vessels

-piriformis m.

Term
Structures passing through the lesser sciatic foramen
Definition

-branches of pudendal n.

-internal pudendal vessels

-obturator internus m/nerve

Term
Pelvic brim formed by:
Definition

-Superior margin of pubic symphysis

-Pubic crest

-Arcuate line of ilium

-Anterior border of ala of sacrum

-Promontory of the sacrum

Term
Pelvis major (false pelvis) boundaries
Definition

-abdominal wall

-iliac fossa

-L5 and S1 vertebrae

Term
Pelvis minor (true pelvis) boundaries
Definition

-Pubic symphysis, body of pubis, pubic rami

-Pelvic aspect of ilium and ischium

-Concave pelvic surface of sacrum and coccyx

-Pelvic diaphragm

Term
Pelvic brim
Definition
indicated by the iliopectineal line (linea terminalis) that separates the true and false pelvis
Term
Average diameter of pelvic inlet
Definition

A-P 11 cm

transverse 13.5

Term
Average diameter of pelvic outlet
Definition

Ap 9-11.5 cm

Transverse 11-12 cm

Term
Typical male pelvis
Definition
android
Term
Typical female pelvis
Definition
gynecoid
Term
Abnormal shapes of pelvis
Definition

Anthropoid- short transverse, long AP

Platypelloid- long transvers, short AP, requires C-section

Term
Pelvic cavity is deeper and narrower in which gender
Definition
male
Term
During normal vaginal delivery, baby's head is in what position
Definition
occiput anterior (OA)
Term
Weak areas of the pelvis
Definition

Sacroiliac region

Ala of ilium

Pubic ramus

Pubo-obturator

Term
Obturator internus O&I
Definition

O- Pelvic surfaces of ilium and ischium, obturator membrane

I- Greater trochanter of femur

Term
Obturator internus innervation
Definition
nerve to obturator internus, L5, S1-2
Term

Piriformis O&I

 

Definition

O- pelvic surfacr of 2nd to 4th sacral segments, superior margin of greater sciatic notch, and sacrotuberous lig

I- greater trochanter of femur

Term
Innervation of piriformis
Definition
ventral rami of S1-2
Term
Pelvic floor composed of
Definition

two levator ani

Two coccygeus muscles

Term
Pelvic diaphragm seperates
Definition
pelvic cavity from perineum
Term
Pelvic diaphragm lateral attachment
Definition
to thickening of obturator fascia known as tendinous arch
Term
3 parts of Levator ani m.
Definition

Puborectalis

Pubococcygeus

Iliococcygeus

Term
Innervation of levator ani
Definition
perineal branches of S3 and S4 nerves
Term
Urinary stress incontinence due to weaking of:
Definition
pubovaginalis
Term
Pobococcygeus m O&I
Definition

O-pubis

I-coccyx and anococcygeal ig

Term
Injuries to pelvic fascia and pubococcygeus m may result in the following
Definition

Cystocele

Cystourethrocele or urethrocystocele

Rectocele

Term

Iliococcygeus m O&I

 

Definition

O-tendinous arch of the obturator fascia and the ischial spine

I- on coccyx and anococcygeal lig

Term
Lateral and medial attachment of coccygeus
Definition

lateral- pelvic surface of ischial spineand sacrospinous lig

Medial- lateral margin of coccyx and S5 vertebrae

Term
Innervation of Coccygeus muscle
Definition
S4-5 nerves
Term
Thickening of obtruator fascia forms _____ to which _____ attach
Definition

tendinous arch

Levator ani muscles

Term
Retropubic space
Definition
between parietal pelvic fascia and the anterior surface of the urinary bladder
Term
In females, the visceral fascia forms
Definition

uterosacral ligament

transverse cervical ligaments

Term
Superior fascia of pelvic diaphragm forms:
Definition

pubovesical lig in females

puboprostatic lig in males

Term
Inferior fascia of the pelvic diaphragm forms:
Definition
medial wall of the ischioanal fossa
Term
Somatic nerves of the pelvis
Definition

lumbosacral trunk

sacral plexus

coccygeal nerve

Term
Lumbosacral trunk from
Definition
L4-5
Term
Sacral plexus formed from
Definition
lumbosacral trunk (L4-5) and ventral rami of S1-4 nerves
Term
All branches of sacral plexus leave pelvis through greater sciatic foramen EXCEPT-
Definition

nerve to piriformis

perforating cutaneous nerves (S2-3)

nerves supplying the pelvic diaphragm

Term
Sciatic nerve from
Definition
L4-S3
Term
Superior gluteal nerve
Definition

posterior branch of the ventral rami of the L4-S1 nerves

Innervates gluteus medius, minimus and tensor fascia lata muscles

Term
Inferior gluteal nerve
Definition

posterior branch of ventral rami of L5-S2

Innervates gluteus maximus

Term
Nerve to piriformis muscle
Definition
posterior branch of S1-2
Term
nerve to pelvic diaphragm
Definition
anterior branch of S3-4
Term
Nerve to the quadratus femoris muscle
Definition
anterior branch of L4-S1
Term
Nerve to obturator internus muscle
Definition
anterior branch of L5-S2
Term
Posterior femoral cutaneous
Definition

Anterior branch of S2-3

Posterior branch of S1-2

Term
Pudendal nerve
Definition
anterior branch of S2-4
Term
Pudendal nerve divided into
Definition

Dorsal nerve of penis or clitoris

Perineal nerve

Inferior rectal nerve

Term

Obturator nerve- not part of sacral plexus

arises from:

Supplies:

Definition

L2-4, leaves pelvis through obturator foramen

Medial compartment of the thigh

Term
Coccygeal plexus (Ventral rami of S4-5) innervates
Definition

coccygeus muscle

part of levator ani

sacrococcygeal joint

small area of skin that covers coccyx bone

Term
Sympathetic system of pelvis merges to form
Definition
median ganglion impar (unpaired) on the coccyx
Term
Sympathetic nerves send communicates to:
Definition

each of ventral rami of the sacral and coccygeal nerves

inferior hypogastric plexuses

Term
Pelvis parasympathetic nerves from
Definition
S2-4
Term
Sympathetic and parasympathetic branches from hypogastric plexuses innervate
Definition
pelvic visera
Term
Pelvic visceral plexuses includes:
Definition

middle rectal plexus

vesical plexus

prostatic plexus

uterovaginal plexus

Term
Middle rectal plexus's path
Definition

from superior part of the inferior hypogastric plexus

extends to the internal anal sphincter

Term
Vesical plexus path
Definition

arises from the anterior part of the inferior hypogastric plexus

to the bladder, seminal vesicles, ductus deferens and prostate

Term
Prostatic plexus path
Definition

arises from inferior part of the inferior hypogastric plexus

Enter to the fundus and sides of the prostate, seminal vesicles, ejaculatory duct, urethra, bulbourethral gland and penis

Term
Uterovaginal plexus path
Definition

arises from part of inferior hypogastric plexus that lies in the base of the broad lig

Pass to vagina, cervix, body of uterus, urethra, bulbs of the vestibule, greater vestibular glands and clitoris

Term
Arteries of pelvis
Definition

Internal iliac (paired)

Ovarian arteries (paired)

Median sacral (unpaired)

Superior rectal (unpaired)

Term

Internal ilaic vascularizes:

anterior division-

Posterior division-

Definition

anterior- visceral and parietal

posterior- only parietal

Term
Posterior branches of internal iliac
Definition

superior gluteal

iliolumbar

lateral sacral

Term
Superiour gluteal division of posterior internal iliac artery runs
Definition
between lumbosacral trunk and the ventral ramus of S1 nerve
Term
Iliolumbar posterior branch of internal iliac artery runs
Definition
anterior to sacroiliac joint and posterior to psoas major muscle
Term
Lateral sacral posterior branch of internal iliac artery runs
Definition

-superiorly and inferiorly on eacchc side of the sacrum

-branches pass through pelvic sacral foramina to supply spinal meninges

-branches through posterior sacral foramina to supply muscle and skin overlying sacrum

Term
Parietal branches of anterior division of internal iliac artery
Definition

Obturator

Inferior gluteal

Internal pudendal

Term
Visceral branches of anterior branches of internal iliac artery
Definition

Umbilical

Superior vesical

Inferior vesical (in males)

Uterine and vaginal (in females)

Middle rectal

Term
Obturator a gives branches to:
Definition
ilium and pubic bone (anastomoses with inferior epigastric)
Term
Inferior gluteal artery passes between
Definition
sacral nerves, usualy S2-3
Term
Internal pudendal leaves pelvis between ______ and passes over ____
Definition

-piriformis and coccygeus muscles through the greater sciatic foramen

-passes over ischial spine or sacrospinous ligament entering ischioanal fossa through the lesser sciatic foramen

Term
Internal pudendal runs in the pudendal canal (the lateral wall of the ischioanal fossa) and divides into:
Definition

-Inferior rectal

-Dorsal artery of the penis or clitoris

-Perineal artery

Term
Umbilical artery gives off
Definition
superior vesical artery- supplies bladder
Term
Inferior vesicle (present only in males) supplies
Definition

seminal vesicles

ductus deferens

prostate

posteroinferior part of bladder

Term
Vaginal artery supplies
Definition

vagina

bladder

pelvic part of the urethra

(anastommoses with the vaginal branch of uterine artery)

Term
Uterine artery can arise from
Definition
either internal iliac or from umbilical artery
Term
Superior branch of uterine artery supplies
Definition

body

fundus

(anastomoses with ovarian artery)

Term
Inferior branch (vaginal) of uterine artery supplies
Definition

cervix

vagina

Term
Middle rectal a. supplies
Definition

middle of the rectum

prostate and seminal vasicles in male

vagina in female

Term
Ovarian arteries arise from
Definition
abdominal aorta inferior to renal arteries and superior to the inferior mesenteric artery
Term
Ovarian arteries path and supply
Definition

run anterior to the ureter, cross the proximal part of the external iliac vessels in the pelvic minor

-supply ovaries, uterine tubes

Term
Median sacral artery anastomoses with
Definition
lateral sacral artery
Term
Superior rectal artery from, path, and anastomoses with
Definition

from- inferior mesentric artery

path- crosses left common iliac vessels

anastomoses with middle and inferior rectal arteries

Term
Venous drainage of the pelvis
Definition

Internal iliac veins

Ovarian veins

Superior rectal

Median sacral

Internal vertebral venous plexuses

Term
Internal iliac veins
Definition

umbilical vein

iliolumbar vein

Term
Pelvic venous plexuses
Definition

Rectal plexus

Vesical Plexus

Prostatic plexus

Uterine plexus

Vaginal Plexus

Term
Pelvic venous plexuses drain...
Definition
mainly into internal iliac vein and some of them drain via the superior rectal vein into the inferior mesenteric vein
Term
Lymphatic drainage of pelvis
Definition

Internal/External iliac lymph nodes

Sacral lymph nodes

Small lymph nodes in broad lig in female

Some lymph nodes in fascia sheath of bladder and rectum

 

Term
Lymphatic system of pelvis drains into:
Definition
common iliac lymph nodes
Term
lumbar aortic lymph nodes recieve lymph from:
Definition
common iliac nodes
Term
Lymph from cisterna chyli is carried via thoracic duct to:
Definition
left subclavian vein
Term
Boundaries of perineum
Definition

Pubic symphysis

Inferior pubic rami

Ischial rami

Ischial tuberosities

Sacrotuberous ligament

Coccyx

Term
Central perineal body
Definition
central tendon of the perineum
Term
Urogenital diaphragm
Definition

thin sheet of striated muscle stretching between the two sides of the pubic arch

covers pelvic outlet

covered by deep fascia

Term
Inferior fascia of urogenital diaphragm is also called:
Definition
preineal membrane
Term
Membranous layer of superficial perineal fascia called:
Definition
Colle's fascia
Term
Colle's fascia in male forms
Definition
dartos fascia around penis and scrotum
Term
Superficial perineal space in female contains:
Definition

-Root of clitoris

-Ischiocavernosus

-Bulbospongiosus

-Bulbs of vestibule

-Superficial transverse perineal m.

-Perineal body

-Greater vestibular gland

-Related vessels and nerves

Term
Superficial perineal space in male contains:
Definition

-Root of penis

-Ischiocavernosus

-Bulbospongiosus m.

-Superficial transverse perineal m

-Perineal body

-Contents of scrotum

-Proximal part of the spongy urethra

-Branches of internal pudendal vessels and pudendal nerve

Term
Deep perineal space in females contains:
Definition

-Part of urethra

-Sphincter urethra m.

-Deep transverse perineal m.

-Vagina

-Related vessels and nerves

 

Term
Deep perineal space in males contains:
Definition

-Sphincter urethra

-Membranous urethra

-Bulbourethral gland

-Deep transverse perineal m.

-Related vessels and nerves

Term
Sphincter urethra attachment
Definition
medial surface of inferior pubic ramus
Term
Innervation of sphincter urethra m.
Definition
perineal nerve- branch of the pudendal nerve (S2-S4)
Term
Three parts of the male urethra
Definition

Prostatic urethra

Membranous urethra

Penile urethra

Term
Bulbourethral glands located
Definition
posterolateral to membranous urethra
Term
Deep transverse perineal m O&I
Definition

O- medial surface of ischial ramus

I- perineal body (and vagina for females)

Term
Innervations of deep transverse perineal m.
Definition
by perineal nerve, a branch of pudendal nerve
Term
Muscles that converge at the perineal body
Definition

-Transverse perineal m

-Bulbospongiosus m

-Levator ani

-Some fibers of the external anal sphincter

Term
Boundaries of the anal triangle
Definition

tip of coccyx

imaginary line joining the anterior ends of the ischial tuberosities

sacrotuberous ligaments

Term
anorectal line
Definition
superior ends of the anal columns
Term
Pecten or pectinate line
Definition
inferior comb-shaped limit of the anal valves forming the irregular line
Term
Middle rectal artery anostomoses with
Definition
both superior and inferior rectal arteries
Term
Middle rectal veins are tributaries from
Definition
the internal iliac veins
Term
Middle rectal veins mainly drains
Definition
muscularis externa of the ampulla of the rectum
Term
Lymphatic drainage superior to the pectinate line
Definition
into the internal iliac lymph nodes and then into the common iliac and lumbar lymph nodes
Term
Lymphatic drainage inferior to pectinate line
Definition
Drain into superficial inguinal lymph nodes
Term
Innervation of superior part of anal canal
Definition
nerve derived from inferior hypogastric plexus and pelvic splanchnic (para)
Term
Innervation of inferior part of anal canal
Definition
derived from inferior rectal nerves, branches of the pudendal nerves
Term
Innervation of external anal sphincter
Definition
inferior rectal nerve and perineal branch of S4
Term
Innervation of internal anal sphincter
Definition
by pelvic splanchnic nerves
Term
Boundaries of ischioanal fossae
Definition

ischium and obturator internus m.

Anal canal

Sacrotuberous lig and glut max m.

Base of urogenital diaphragm and its fascia

Term
Pudendal canal formed by
Definition
splitting of the obturator fascia in lateral wall of the ischioanal fossa
Term
Pudendal nerve splits to form
Definition

Dorsal nerve of penis or clitoris

Perineal nerve

Inferior rectal nerve

Term
Location of seminal vesicle
Definition
posterior to the ureter and superior to the prostate, between the fundus of the bladder and the rectum
Term
The ducts of the seminal vesicles join the ______ to form the _______
Definition

Ampulla of the ductus deferens

Ejaculatory duct

Term
Arterial supply of seminal vesicles
Definition

inferior vesicle

Middle rectal arteries

Term
Posterior part of prostate lies
Definition
on the ampulla of the rectum
Term
Prostatic utricle location
Definition
in the substance of the middle lobe
Term
Arterial supply of prostate
Definition

Inferior vesical

Middle rectal arteries

Term
Prostate venous plexus communicates with
Definition

vesical plexus

Vertebral venous plexus

Term
Blood from prostate drained into
Definition
internal iliac veins
Term
Ductus deferens path
Definition
begins from the tail of epididymis and ends by joinng the duct of the seminal vesicle to fomr the ejaculatory duct
Term
Aerterial supply of ductus deference
Definition
Superior or inferior vesical artery (anastomoses with testicular artery)
Term
Nerves of ductus deferens
Definition
Derived from the inferior hypogastric plexus
Term
Covering of testes
Definition

Visceral layer of the tunica vaginalis

Tunica albuginea or capsule of the testes

Tunica vasculusa

Term
Venous drainage of testes
Definition

Veins form pampiniform plexus that lead to testicular vein

Right testicular v. drains into IVC

Left testicular v drains into L renal v

Term
Scrotum made up
Definition

skin

dartos fascia

Parietal layer of tunica vaginalis

Term
Vascularization of scrotum
Definition

anterior- external pudendal a.

posterior- internal pudendal a.

branches from testicular and cremasteric arteries

Term
Venous drainage of scrotum
Definition
scrotal vein- join with external pudendal veins
Term
Innervation of the scrotum
Definition

anterior- ilioinguinal nerve

posterior- medial and lateral scrotal branches of perineal nerve, perineal branch of the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve

Term
Spermatic cord path
Definition

begins at deep inguinal ring, lateral to inferior epigastric artery

ends at posterior border of the testis

Term
Spermatic cord includes
Definition

Ductus deferens

Arteries, veins, nerves

Term
Arteries of spermatic cord
Definition

Testicular arteries

Cremasteric artery

Branch of interior vesical artery

Term
Veins of Spermatic Cord
Definition

Testicular vein

Pampiniform plexus

 

Term
Nerves of spermatic cord
Definition

Sympathetic on arteries

Sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers (on ductus deferns)

Genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve

Term
Hydrocele
Definition
Remnant of stalk of processus vaginalis in spermatic cord
Term
Varicoceles
Definition
Dilation of veins of pampiniform plexus
Term
Muscles of penis
Definition

Bulbospongiosus

Ischiocavernosus

Term
Scarpa's fascia forms ____ in penis
Definition
Fundiform ligament
Term
Suspensory ligament
Definition
condensation of deep fascia in form of a thick, triangular fibroelastic band
Term
Arteries to the penis
Definition

branches from internal pudendal artery

-dorsal arteries

-deep arteries

-artery to the bulb

Term
Venous drainage of penis
Definition

Cavernous: venous plexus-> deep dorsal vein -> prostatic venous plexus

Superficial: Superficial dorsal vein _> superficial external pudendal vein

Term
 Innervation of the penis- glans and skin
Definition
Dorsal nerve of penis arising from pudendal nerve
Term
Innervation of the penis- Erectal tissues
Definition
cavernous nerves- arises from inferior hypogastric plexus
Term
Nerves to the skin covering root of penis
Definition

-Ilioinguinal nerve

-Perineal branch of posterior femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh

-Posterior scrotal branch of perineal nerve

Term
Arterial supply of spongy urethra
Definition

-branches from prostate artery

-artery to the bulb

-urethral artery

Term
Nerves of urethra
Definition

Pudendal nerve

Inferior hypogastric plexus

Term
Ovaries location
Definition
located in the lateral wall of pelvis minor in ovarian fossa
Term
Mesovarium
Definition
the peritoneal fold that attaches the anterior border of the ovary to the posterior of the broad ligament
Term
Suspensory Ligament
Definition
a fold of posterior layer of the broad ligament that connect the superior end of the ovary to the lateral wall of the pelvis and contain the ovarian vessels and nerves
Term
Ligament of the ovary
Definition
a band of fibrous tissue that attaches the ovary to the angle of the uterus (remnant of gubernaculum)
Term
Ovarian artery vascularizes
Definition

ovary

Uterine tube

anastomoses with uterine artery

Term
Right ovarian vein drains into...
Definition
the inferior vena cava
Term
Left ovarian vein drains into
Definition
left renal vein
Term
Anteflexed uterus
Definition
body bent over the cervix
Term
Anteverted uterus
Definition
the whole uterus is bent anteriorly over the bladder
Term
Retroverted uterus
Definition
the whole uterus is bent posteriorly
Term
Constriction between the body of the uterus and the cervix
Definition
isthmus
Term
Region of the body when the uterine tubes enter
Definition
Cornua (horn)
Term
Middle layer of uterus
Definition
Myometrium
Term
Outer layer of uterus
Definition
Perimetrium
Term
Site of connection of uterine tube and body of uterus
Definition
uterotubal junction
Term
Round ligaments attach to
Definition
uterotubal junction
Term
Round ligament path
Definition
run between two layers of broad ligament, enters the deep inguinal ring traversing inguinal canal and merge with the subcutaneous tissue of the labia majora
Term
Principal support of the uterus
Definition

pelvic diaphragm

Urogenital diaphragm

(visceral fascia also slightly)

Term
Cervix held in place by which ligaments
Definition

-Transverse cervical ligaments

-Uterosacral ligaments

(both are condensations of pelvic fascia containing smooth muscles)

Term
Postions of ovarian ligament and round ligament
Definition

ovarian ligament lies posteroinferiorly

Round ligament of uterus lies anterosuperiorly within the broad lig

Term
Broad ligament contains extraperitoneal tissue called
Definition
parametrium
Term
Fold of peritoneum that attaches the anterior border of the ovary to the posterior layer of the broad ligament
Definition
Mesovarium
Term
Part of the broad ligament between the ligament of the ovary, the ovary and the uterine tube
Definition
Mesosalpinx
Term
Uterus separated by the bladder by the
Definition
vesicouterine pouch
Term
The uterus is separated from the rectum by
Definition
rectouterine pouch (pouch of Douglas)
Term
Ureter crossed superiorly by _____ at the sides of the cervix
Definition
uterine artery
Term
Arterial supply of uterus
Definition

Uterine artery

-asceding branch for body and fundus

-descending branch for cervix and vagina

Ovarian artery

Term
Venous drainage of the uterus
Definition
Uterine vein forms venous plexus in broad ligament -> internal iliac viens and superior rectal vein
Term
Four parts of uterine tube
Definition

Infundibulum

Ampulla

Isthmus

Intramural

Term
Part of broad ligament that attaches to the uterine tube
Definition
Mesentry of the tube or mesosalpinx
Term
Veins of the uterine tubes drain into
Definition
the uterine and ovarian veins
Term
Arterial supply of uterine tubes
Definition

Uterine artery

Ovarian artery

Term
Injection of radiopaque material
Definition
hysterosalpingography
Term
Vaginal recess around the cervix is
Definition
the fornix (arch)
Term
Muscles that can compress the vagina
Definition

pubovaginalis muscle

urogenital diaphragm

bulbospongiosus muscle

Term
Arterial supply of vagina
Definition

-vaginal artery which may arise from uterine or internal iliac

-internal pudendal artery

-vaginal branch of middle rectal artery

Term
Venous drainage of vagina
Definition

Vaginal venous plexus drains into internal iliac vein and communicates with:

Vesical venous plexus

Uterine venous plexus

Rectal venous plexus

Term
Distention of vagina is limited laterally by the presence of:
Definition
Ischial spine and sacrospinous ligament
Term
Inserted in posterior part of vaginal fornix to examine the ovaries or uterine tubes
Definition
peritoneoscope or culdoscope
Term
Weakening of pobococcygeus muscle may cause:
Definition

cystocele

rectocele

Term
Labia majora meet anteriorly by
Definition
anterior labial commissure
Term
labia majora meet posteriorly by
Definition
posterior labial commissure
Term
Labium minus meet posteriorly at
Definition
frenulum of labia minora
Term
Glans that secrete lubricant into vagina
Definition
Greater vestibular gland (Bartholin's gland)
Term
Two elongated erectile tissue located in two sides of the origice of the vagina deep to the bulbospongiosus muscles
Definition
bulbs of vestibule
Term
Root of clitoris is composed of
Definition
two crura
Term
Body of clitoris si composed of
Definition
two corpora cavernosa
Term
Arterial supply to vulva
Definition

two external pudendal arteries

two internal pudendal arteries

Term
Venous drainage of vulva
Definition
via internal pudendal vein
Term
Lymphatic drainage of vulva
Definition
superficial inguinal lymph nodes
Term
Nerves to the vulva
Definition

-Ilioinguinal nerve

-Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve

-Perineal branch of the femoral cutaneous nerve

-Perineal branch of pudendal nerve

Term
Parasympathetic stimulation of female genitalia leads to
Definition

-increase secretions from paraurethral glands

-greater vestibular glands

-erection of clitoris

-enlargement of bulbs of vestibule

Term
menstrual blood distended into the vagina
Definition
hematocolpos
Term
Lateral reflections of the peritoneum from the rectum form ______ on each side of rectum
Definition
pararectal fossa
Term
Rectum rests posteriorly on:
Definition

-inferior three sacral vertebrae

-coccyx

-anococcygeal ligament

-Median sacral vessels

-Branches of the superior rectal artery

-Inferior ends of sympathetic trunks

-Sacral plexus

Term
Terminal rectum bend posteriorly
Definition
anorectal flexure
Term
Arterial supply of rectum
Definition

-Superior rectal artery

-two middle rectal

-Inferior rectal artery

-Small branch posteriorly from median sacral artery

Term
Venous drainage of rectum
Definition

-Superior rectal vein

-Middle rectal vein

-Inferior rectal vein

Term
Superior part of the external venous plexus drain into
Definition
superior rectal vein
Term
The inferior part of the external venous plexus drains into
Definition
Internal pudendal vein
Term
Middle part of the external venous plexus drains into...
Definition
the middle rectal vein and then into internal iliac vein
Term
Superior rectal vein drains into
Definition
portal system
Term
Inferior and middle rectal veins drain into
Definition
systemic vein
Term
in males, what passes between ureter and peritoneum?
Definition
ductus deferens
Term
In females, urethra is crossed by what at the level of ischial spine
Definition
uterine artery
Term
Arterial supply of pelvic part of ureter
Definition

Internal iliac

External iliac

Branches of uterine arteries in female

Inferior vesical arteries in male

Term
Neck of bladder held in place by
Definition
pubovesical ligaments
Term
Inferolateral surfaces of the bladder are in contact with
Definition
fascia of the levator ani
Term
What forms bladder bed
Definition

-pubic bones

-obturator internus

-levator ani muscles

-rectum

Term
Layers of Bladder
Definition

-Mucous membrane

-Muscular layer (detrusor)

-Outer connective tissue

Term
Arterial supply of bladder
Definition

Superior vesical arteries (anterosuperior part)

Inferior vesical/vaginal a. (posterinferior part)

Branches of obturator arteries

Branches from inferior gluteal arteries

Term
In males, vesical venous plexus
Definition

base of bladder

prostate

seminal vesicles

ductus deferentes

inferior end of ureters

Term
In females, vesical venous plexus drains
Definition

neck of bladder

pelvic part of urethra

dorsal vein of clitoris

communicates with vaginal plexus

Term
Round eminence in the middle part of the urethral crest which has a slitlike orifice of male urethra
Definition
Seminal colliculus
Term
Blood supply of the female urethra
Definition
pudendal and vaginal arteries
Term
Female urethra innervation
Definition
pudendal n.
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