7.2 Female Pelvic Cavity

Question 1

Identify the uterus and the following regions

• Fundus
• Body
• Cervix

Answer 1

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Question 2

Identify the round ligament of the uterus.

Answer 2

passes anteriorly toward the deep inguinal ring.

Question 3

Identify the uterine tube and the following regions

• Fimbriae
• Infundibulum
• Ampulla
• Isthmus

Answer 3

Fimbrae: finger-like processes extending from the infundibulum that are found near the ovary
Infundibulum, the funnel-shaped, distal end
Ampulla, the largest, middle part
Isthmus: the proximal part that connects to the uterus

Question 4

Identify the proper ovarian ligament.

Answer 4

• Attached to the uterus laterally just below the origin of the uterine tube.
• Thickened connective tissue cord found within the broad ligament connecting the ovary to the uterus

Question 5

Identify the ovarian suspensory ligament

Answer 5

Conveys ovarian vessels, lymphatics, and nerves

Question 6

Identify the broad ligament and the following subdivisions

• Mesovarium:
• Mesosalpinx:
• Mesometrium:

Answer 6

• Mesovarium: suspends ovary
• Mesosalpinx: suspends uterine tube
• Mesometrium: suspends most of uterus

Question 7

Identify the urinary bladder

Answer 7

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Question 8

Identify and describe:
Vesicouterine pouch
Rectouterine pouch
Paravesical pouch
Pararectal pouch

Answer 8

Vesicouterine pouch: between the urinary bladder and uterus
Rectouterine pouch: between the uterus and rectum
Paravesical pouch: on either side of the urinary bladder
Pararectal pouch: on either side of the rectum

Question 9

Identify the rectum

Answer 9

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