2. Pelvic Vescera 1 (Brauer) Flashcards
From where does the internal urethral sphincter get its innervation?
From where does the external urethral sphincter get its innervation?
The inferior hypogastric plexus.
The deep perineal branch of the pudendal nerve.
The median umbilical ligament is attached to what part of the bladder?
Bonus point: from what embryological structure is the median umbilical ligament derived?
The apex.
The allantois.
Name the boxed out regions in the male.
What is the lowest point in the pelvis of males, where fluid will accumulate in the event of internal bleeding?
The rectovesical pouch.
What do we call the opening for the ejaculatory duct?
On what other structure is that located?
The seminal colliculus.
The urethral crest within the prostate.
What supplies blood supply to the prostate?
Branches of the inferior vesicle and middle rectal arteries.
What is the paracolpium?
A webbing of fascia running from the tendinous arch of the levator ani to the vagina – holding it in place.
What are the symptoms of benign hypertrophy of the prostate?
Nocturia.
Dysuria.
Urgency.
Increased risk of cystitis.
Increased risk of kidney damage.
What three structures delineate the borders of the trigone?
The ureteric orifices and the internal urethral orifice.
What artery is found within the lateral ligament of the bladder?
The superior vesicle artery coming off of the umbilical artery.
What structure can be found deep to the vas deferens in males and deep to the uterine artery in females?
The ureters.
What nervous contribute to the innervation of the ureters?
The preaortic plexus.
Hypogastric plexus.
Pelvic splanchnic nerves.
What provides blood supply to the seminal vesicles?
Branches of the superior and inferior vesicular arteries.
Which blood vessels contribute to the blood supply of the ureter?
Branches from the following:
Renal arteries.
Gonadal arteries.
Aorta.
Internal iliac artery.
What are the contents of the superficial perineal pouch in the male?
Bulb and crura of the penis.
Superficial perineal muscles.
Proximal spongy urethra.
Branches of the internal pudendal artery and vein.
Branches of the pudendal nerve.
