2: PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY Flashcards
Origin of inferior epigastric vessels
External iliac
Medial umbilical ligament AKA
Obliterated umbilical artery
What is the termination of the internal iliac artery
Medial umbilical ligament AKA obliterated umbilical artery
Visualization of what structure confirms intrauterine location?
Tubal ostia
What scope degree should be used on HSC?
30 degrees
Borders of vesicovaginal space
Anterior: Bladder
Posterior: Vagina/endopelvic fascia
Lateral: Uterine arteries/bladder pillars
Borders of rectovaginal space
Anterior: Vagina
Posterior: Rectum
Lateral: Uterosacral ligaments
Borders of paravesical space
Caudad: Uterine artery
Medially: Bladder
Laterally: Medial umbilical ligament
Borders of pararectal space
Cephalad: Uterine artery
Medial: Ureter
Lateral: Internal iliac artery
Borders of retropubic space
Anterior: Pubic symphysis
Posterior: Bladder
Lateral: Pubic rami and obturator internus
Retropubic space AKA
Space of retzius
Presacral space AKA
Pouch of Douglas
Borders of presacral space
Anterior: Rectum
Posterior: Sacrum
Lateral: Common iliac vessels and ureters
Structures in presacral space
Middle sacral artery
Left common iliac vein (generally midline)
Inferior mesenteric artery (above L common iliac vein)
Right internal iliac is lateral aspect of the dissection
% of ureteral injuries attributable to GYN surgery
75%