12 Flashcards

1
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what is the pelvic diaphragm made up of

A

levator ani and coccygeus

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2
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is there a gap in pelvic diaphragm muscles and if so why

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yes in the anterior gap between medial borders

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3
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what is the gap in pelvic diaphragm called

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urogenital hiatus

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4
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what is the layer superficial to pelvic diaphragm

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endo-pelvic fascia

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5
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name some pelvic ligaments

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uterosacral, transverse cervical=cardinal, lateral ligament of bladder and lateral ligmaents of rectum

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6
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what is superficial to pelvic diaphragm layer

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deep perineal puch

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7
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what is contained within deep perineal pouch

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contains part of urethra and vagina in females, bulbourethral glands in males, NVB for penis, clitoris, extensions of ischioanal fat pads and muscles

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8
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where is the bulbourethral gland found in males

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deep to deep transverse perineal muscle in deep pouch

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9
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where is bulbourethral glands found in females

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superficial perineal pouch

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10
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where is perineal membrane located

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between deep and superficial pouch

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11
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what is perineal membrane

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thin sheet of tough, deep fascia

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12
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where does perineal membrane attach

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laterally to sides of pubic arch, closing the urogenital triangle

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13
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what is contained in superficial perineal pouch male

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root of penis, bulb-corpus spongiosum, crura, corpus caverosum, proximal penile uretha, superficial transverse perineal muscle and branches of internal pudendal vessels and pudendal nerve

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14
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where is superficial perineal pouch female

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below perineal membrane
contains female erectile tissue and associated muscle
clitoris and crura-corpus cavernosum
bulb of vestibule-paired
associated muscles bulbospongiosus and ischiocavernosus
also contains greater vestibular glands, superficial transverse perineal muscles and branches of internal pudendal vessels and pudendal nerve

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15
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where are branches of internal pudendal and pudendal nerve found

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in superficial perineal pouch

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16
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what are the vestibular glands in females called

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bartholins glands

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17
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what are vestibular glands in males called

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Kowpers glands

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18
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which drugs are absorbed in an acidic environment

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phenytoin, aspirin, penicillin

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19
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acidic drugs bind to what

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albumin

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20
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alkaline drugs bind to what

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A1-AG

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21
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which drugs are absorbed in basic environment

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diazepam, mrophine

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22
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elderly tend to have a more acidic or alkaline stomach environment

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alkaline

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23
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what happens to 1st pass metabolism in elderly

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it is decreased

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24
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what is pharmacodynamics

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drug action on the body, including adverse drug reactions

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25
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what is pharmacokinetics

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ADME-absorption, distribution, metabolism,excretion

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26
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describe some drug/drug interactions

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theophylline and macrolide
statin and macrolide 
TCA and anti-arrhythmic drugs type I
warfarin and multiple 
ACE increases hypoglycaemic effects of SU
clopidogrel and PPI
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27
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what can constipation be worsened by

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calcium, calcium channel blocker, antimuscarinics

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28
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which gene encodes achondroplasia

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FGFR3

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29
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how is achondroplasia inherited

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autosomal dominant (although 80% of time its due to a new mutation)

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30
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when do symptoms of neck swelling typical of Hodgkins get worse

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on alcohol

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31
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how are macrolides excreted

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via the liver

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32
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describe cephalosporins

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cephs/cef, they inhibit cell wall synthesis and are bactericidal, broad spectrum so can cause c diff, urine excretion

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33
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fluroquinolone examples

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ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin (nb bactericidal)

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34
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which antibiotics are bacteriostatic

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macrolides and tetracyclines

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35
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name some glycopeptides

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vancomycin nb they have no activity against gram negative

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36
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replication of DNA happens in what phase

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S phase

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37
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describe features of viral lymphadenopathy

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tender, hard consistency, smooth surface, no skin inflammation, no tethering

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38
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describe features of bacterial lymphadenopathy

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tender, hard, smooth surface, skin inflammation no tethering

39
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lymphoma lump features

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non tender, soft, smooth, no inflammation , no tethering

40
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metastatic

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non tender, hard, irregular, no inflammation but tethering

41
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what is number needed to treat

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average number of patients who need to be treated to prevent one additional bad outcome

42
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what is absolute risk

A

risk of developing disease over a time period

43
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what is relative risk

A

used to compare risk in 2 different groups of people eg smokers and non-smokers

44
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what does degenerative cervical myelopathy cause

A

loss of fine motor function in both upper limbs

45
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causes of hyperkalaemia

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AKI, potassium sparing diuretics, ACEI, ARB, spironolactone, ciclosporin, heparin

46
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how is sodium controlled

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mineralocorticoid activity

47
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what is water controlled by

A

ADH

48
Q

explain what happens in diabetes insipidus

A

too little water cause by disruption of pituitary stalk, cant excrete ADH, lots of water lost in urine, urine v large quantities, so patients sodium is high

49
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where do loop diuretics work

A

ascending loop of henle

50
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where do thiazides work

A

distal convoluted tubule

51
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describe cryoglobulinemic vasculitis

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type II and III mixed cryoglobulins
immune complex mediated disease
type III nypersensitivty 
depositied at temperatures less than 37
membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis 
decrease in C3 AND C4 rheumatoid factor
52
Q

anti PR3 with cANCA

A

granulomatosis with polyangiits -suspect this when lesions in lungs, sinuses and kidneys

53
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anti MPO with pANCA

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eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiits (EGPA), lat eonset asthma, nasal polyps

54
Q

which interleukin is key regulator of allergic disease

A

il5

55
Q

thick white vaginal discharge-cottage cheese like

A

candida albicans

56
Q

myotomes for hip flexion

A

L2.L3 (mostly l2)

57
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hip extension myotomes

A

L5,S1

58
Q

ankle dorsiflexion

A

l4,l5 TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

59
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inversion

A

L4-tibialis anterior and posterior

60
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eversion

A

L5,S1 fibularis longus and brevis

61
Q

how can BPH be treated

A

a1-antagonists eg tamsulosin and alfuzosin which decrease muscle tone in prostate and bladder 1st line but can cause dizziness, postural hypotension, dry mouth, depression

62
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second line treatment for BPH

A

5a reductase inhibitors eg finasteride
they block the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone which is known to increase BPH
side effects-erectile dysfunction, decrease libido, ejaculation problems, gynaecomastia

63
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a faint due to sight of blood is what type of syncope

A

vasovagal

64
Q

what is a bell clapper deformity

A

tunica vaginalis joins high on spermatic cord which predisposes to testicular torsion

65
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describe nutcracker syndrome

A

left renal vein becomes compressed in between superior mesenteric artery and aorta

66
Q

what does the development of the zona pellucida signify

A

transformation of primordial follicle-primary follicle

67
Q

what is the aim of the direct pathway

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to allow thalamus to be activated

68
Q

how does duct ectasia present

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dilation and shortening of major lactiferous ducts, common presentation in menopausal women, often presents with green/yellow discharge, palpable mass and symmetrical slit like nipple retraction
identified on mammography by dilated calcified ducts without any other features of malignancy

69
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what are the cardinal movements

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change in position of babys head in pelvis described in relation to vertex presentation

70
Q

describe atlanto-occipital joints

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between occipital condyles and superior articular facets of atlas

71
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where does supraspinous connect between

A

tips of spinous processes

72
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where does infraspinous connect between

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connect superior and inferior surfaces of adjacent spinous processes

73
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what are supraspinatous joints like

A

strong, fibrous

74
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what are interspinous ligaments like

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weak, membranous

75
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what muscles allow for flexion of spine

A

psoas major and rectus abdominis

76
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describe erector spinae muscles

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3 vertical muscle groups located lateral to spine

77
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where do erector spinae attach

A

inferiorly common tendon attaches to sacrum and iliac crest

78
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where does the transversopinalis attach

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located within grooves between transverse and spinous processes, individual muscle fibres attach between vertebra and skull, vertebra and rib and one vertebra and another
sacrum and vertebra

79
Q

what are intrinsic back muscles supplied by

A

posterior rami branches

80
Q

what is removed in laminectomy

A

one or more spinous processes and the adjacent lamina

81
Q

what does the facial canal connect

A

internal acoustic meatus to stylomastoid foramen

82
Q

describe the cardinal movements in order

A

engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation/restitution, expulsion
pneumonic-EVERY DAY FINE INFANTS ENTER EAGER AND EXCITED

83
Q

what muscles mediate plantarflexion

A

soleus and fibularis longus

84
Q

what myotomes used in plantarflexion

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L5,S1

85
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what muscles used in dorsiflexion

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tibialis anterior

86
Q

what myotomes used in dorsiflexion

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L4,L5

87
Q

describe visceral afferents that are tpuching peritoneum

A

visceral afferents run alongside sympathetic fibres, enter spinal cord between T11-L2 pain perceived as suprapubic

88
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describe visceral afferents not touching peritoneum

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visceral afferents run alongside parasympathetic fibres, enter spinal cord at S2,3,4, perceived in perineum

89
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visceral afferents from organs touching peritoneum run alongside sympathetic or parsympathetic fibres

A

sympathetic

90
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where do autonomic nerves of pelvis come from

A

sacral sympathetic trunks, T11-L2, superior hypogastric plexus

91
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where do parasympathetics come from

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sacral outflow (S2,3,4), pelvic splanchnic nerves, emerge from spinal roots, mixes with sympathetics in inferior hypogastric plexus

92
Q

what are the articulations in atlanto-axial joint

A

3 articulations
2 between inferior articular facets of atlas and superior articular facets of axis
1 between anterior arch and odontoid process of axis

93
Q

describe the path of the pudendal nerve

A

enters the pelvis via greater sciatic foramen, passes posterior to sacrospinous ligament
enters perineum via lesser sciatic foramen

94
Q

what is the portal triad

A

hepatic artery, portal vein and common bile duct