ANATOMY Flashcards
epithelium of f tube?
ciliated columnar epithelium
epithelium that covers the ovary?
mesothelium
endocervix lining of epithelium?
simple columnar mucus secreting epithelium
ectocervix lining of epithelium?
stratified squamous non-keratinising surface epithelium
type of epithelium in breast?
glandular epithelium
where are sperm formed in testes?
in seminiferous tubules
what is rete testis in testes?
where all seminiferous tubules all converge
epididymis occurs where?
beginning of ductus deferens
epithelium of epididymis?
pseudostratified epithelium
function of epididymis?
accumulation, storage and maturation of sperm
epithelium of rete testis?
single layer of cuboid epithelial cells
type of tissue is the rete testis?
highly vascular collagneous connective tissue
epithelium of ductus deferens?
pseuodostratified columnar
layers of the ductus deferens?
epithelium
muscle layer - circ and longitudanal
type of epithelium in the seminal vesicle?
pseudostratified tall columnar
what is the appearance of seminal vesicles described as?
highly irregular
honeycombed appearance in lumen
secretary cells
what 2 things make up the prostate ?
glands and stroma
sertoli cells do what?
support and nourish the developing sperm
leydig cells do what?
endocrine cells - present between tubules - in interstitial space
type of epithelium of vagina?
stratified squamous non-keratinising surface epithelium
what is the inferior opening of the pelvis?
pelvic outlet
true and false pelvis termed as?
true - lesser pelvis
false - greater pelvis
true pelvis explain position?
inferiorly- within lesser pelvis
false pelvis explain position?
superiorly, provides support of lower abdominal viscera
sacroiliac joint type?
synovial plane between ilium and sacrum
pubic symphysis is what type of joint?
secondary cartiliginous joint
describe the female pelvis?
wider and broader greater pelvis
oval shaped inlet
subpubic angle is OBTUSE - greater than 90 degrees
obturtaor foramen is smaller/ triangler
describe the female pelvis?
wider and broader greater pelvis oval shaped inlet subpubic angle is OBTUSE - greater than 90 degrees obturtaor foramen is smaller/ triangler shallow pelvic cavity
describe male pelvis?
narrower greater pelvis heart shaped inlet acute subpubic angle - less than 90 degrees obturator foramen is larger deeper pelvic cavity
narrowest diameter of pelvic inlet for foateus to pass through?
11cm wide
anterior- inferior wall of pelvic cavity formed by what ?
bodies and rami of pubic bones and pubic symphysis
posterior wall of pelvis formed by what muscle?
piriformis muscle
what nerve plexus exists on posterior wall of pelvis?
sacral plexus
perineal body - what is it?
central tendon of perineum - fibro-muscular structure located in midline of perineum
anococcygeal body- what is it?
fibrous median in floor of pelvis
band of tough connective tissue
extends between coccyx and margin of anus
what muscle of the pelvic floor is 3 paired seperate muscles?
levator ani
what are the 2 functions of the pelvic floor?
support abdominaopelvic organs
reisistance to increases in pelvic/abdo pressure
what is the innervation of the pelvic floor?
sacral nerve roots - s2,3,4
2 muscles make up the majority of the pelvic floor?
coccygeus
levator ani
cystocele?
when wall between vagina and bladder weaken
bladder drops and vagina sags
rectocele ?
posterior vaginal prolapse
tissue between rectum and vagina weaken - rectum bulge into vagina
superior and inferior vesical arteries to?
branch of?
to bladder, prostate, seminal gland
branch of umbilical artery and internal iliac artery
uterine artery to?
branch of?
to uterus
from internal iliac
vaginal artery branch of?
uterine artery
whats so special of venous drainage in pelvic structures?
involves interplay in portal and systemic circulations
which part of rectum drain into portal and systemic circulation?
superior rectal vein TO portal
middle and inferior TO systemic
why is the venous drainage important in the rectum?
and what is its significance?
portal and systemic circulation involved
portal system transports blood from one part to another BUT systemic doesn’t - involves heart - and rets of body - can spread stuff
the venous drainage of the prostate?
prostatic venous plexus
prostatic venous plexus drains into what? and communicate with?
into internal iliac vein
communicates with vertebral venous plexus
why is the venous drainage of prostate significant?
prostatic venous plexus communicates with vertebral venous plexus
therefore prostatic spread can occur into vertebra
what nerve supply skin at root of penis and labia in female?
and its nerve root?
ilioinguinal nerve
L1
genito-femoral nerve nerve root?
and nerve pathway?
L1-2
enters deep inguinal ring
ilioinguinal nerve - nerve root?
nerve pathway?
L1
enters inguinal canal - and through superficial inguinal ring
genital branch of genito-femoral nerve supplies what?
anterior scrotum skin and mons pubis
cremastic relfex ?
in boys - its the function of L1 - genitofemoral nerve
stimulate thigh and cremaster muscle - contracts and draws testis out of scrotum
pudendal nerve - arises from?
innervates?
arises from the sacral plexus
innervates skin and the muscles of the perineum
nerve roots of pudendal nerve?
s2-4 nerve roots
course of pudendal nerve explain?
travels from pelvis to perineum VIA gluteal region
- formed from sacral plexus - from VENTRAL RAMI - anterior divisions S2,3,4
- descends and passes between piriformis and ischiococcygeus muscles
- leaves pelvis through greater sciatic foramen
- crosses behind sacrospinous ligament
- re enters pelvis through lesser sciatic foramen
- in pelvis - accompanies internal pudendal artery/vein
- through pudendal canal
- gives off its branches
what bony landmarks used to perform nerve block during labour?
ischial spines palpated
somatic nerves mean?
sensory and motor included
autonomic supply includes?
sympathetic and parasympathetic
autonomic nerve supply to pelvis is?
pelvis plexus
sympathetic fibres to pelvis via?
supply what in male and female?
L1-L2 via hypogastric nerve and terminal aspect of the sympathetic trunk
supply all internal pelvic organs
parasympathetic fibres to pelvis via?
supply what?
from pelvic splanchnic nerves - s2-4
to all internal pelvic organs and erectile tissues
pelvis splanchnic nerves are para OR sympathetic?
parasympathetic
4 groups of lymph nodes in pelvis?
external iliac LN
internal iliac LN
common iliac LN
sacral LN
testis travel through what during development to hang outside?
inguinal canal - descends down abdomen and through inguinal canal to reach scrotum
spermatic cord is what?
refers to collection of vessels, nerves and ducts that run to and from testes
covered by fascia into a cord like structure
spermatic cord travels in what and starts where?
starts at beginning in the opening of inguinal canal - deep ring to superifical ring
list 6 contents of spermatic cord? 6
testicular A/V cremasteric A/V vas deferns artery lymph vessels genitofemoral nerve vas deferens
what forms the obturator foramen?
muscles - obturator internus and obturator externus
what forms the obturator foramen?
muscles - obturator internus and obturator externus
what is the tough outer fibrous layer of testis called?
tunica albuginea
tunica vaginalis 2 layers called
parietal laminae - reflected onto scrotum surface
visceral laminae - covers tunica albuginea of testes
where is the tunica vaginalis compared to the tunica albuginea?
tunica vaginalis - another layer outer to tunica albuginea
what between the layers of the tunica vaginalis?
viscous fluid
hydrocele ?
swelling in scrotum - fluid collects around testicle
haematocele?
accumulation of blood in between layers of tunica vaginalis
testicular artery branch of?
abdominal aorta
what level do testicular artery arise at?
L2
TESTICULAR ARTERies cross over what structures near pelvic brim? 3
ureter
genitofemoral nerve
EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY
what is the anastomosing veins called in testes?
and describe
pampiniform plexus
netwrok of veins wrapped around testicular artery
right and left testicular vein drains into what?
right - into inferior vena cava
left - into left renal vein
varicocele?
enlargement of veins that transport blood away from testes
testicular torsion - what is it?
when blood supply has been completely cut off from one of testis - risk of necrosis in a few hrs
emergency!
2 LN groups recieve lymph from testis?
lumbar and para-aortic nodes
epididmysis function?
stores sperm that is produced by testis
vas deferens course?
srises from tail of epididymis
tranverses inguinal canal and enters pelvis by crossing over external iliac vessels
terminates by joining duct of seminal gland
FORMS ejaculatory duct
seminal glands where?
what do they produce?
posterior surface of bladder
produce seminal fluid / semen
what fluid is produced by prostate?
fluid that nourishes and protects sperm - alkaline fluid
bulbourethral glands?
location
empty into what tube?
produce what secretion?
in the urogenital diaphragm
empty into penile and spongy urethra
produce semen - lubricating mucus secretion
what cells are between the seminiferous tubules in the interstitial spaces?
leydig cells
characteristic of ductus deferens histology?
very thick muscular tube
obturator enters through hole where?
hole in obturator internus muscle
birth canal is?
made up of?
muscular canal that goes from uterus to outside the body
cervix
vagina
vulva
cervix does what?
tube that connects vagina and uterus
vulva is what?
external genitalia
rectouterine pouch is what?
folding of peritoneal between rectum and posterior wall of uterus
uterovesical pouch is what?
double folding between anterior surface of uterus and bladder
broad ligament decsribe?
flat sheet of peritoneum - associated with uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries
3 layers of uterus?
endometrium
myometrium
perimetrium
when CS delivery is done - which part of uterus is opened to deliver baby? and what type of surgical cut is made?
cervix - both vertical and horizontal cut is made
upper and lower segment of uterus split how?
cut off is at the isthmus of uterus - just above cervix
normal position of uterus?
anteflexed and anteverted
cervix tipped forward to abdomen
what would happen if uterus if retroverted and retroflexed in pregnancy?
and what does this position mean?
can weaken pelvic muscles and ligaments - apply stress on bladder and increase incontinence/issues with urinating
means cervix is tipped backwards
how many fornices of vagina?AND what are they?
2
ARCHES - AT UPPER END OF VAGINA SURROUNDS CERVIX CREATING 2 FORNICES
anterior
deeper - posterior
posterior fornice is reservoi for what?
natural reservoir for semen after intravaginal ejaculation
posterior fornix can be accessed by what?
and significance of this?
through rectouterine pouch
this is the site where infection and fluids typically collect
extraction of fluid through needle inserted through posterior fornix of vagina
ligament of ovary explain attachements?
attached to ovary and connects it to side of uterus
lies within broad ligament
suspensory ligament of ovary attachements?
from ovary to lateral wall of abdomen
round ligmaent of uterus course?
from uterine horns(where f tubes enter uterus)
to labia majora
through inguinal canal
cardinal ligament - function? attachements?
supports uterus
contains uterine artery/veins
from cervix to pelvic wall
cervix and uterus mobility explain?
cervix - fixed structure - held by ligaments to not move
uterus - ability to move and increases in size in preg.
perineum in pelvis is?
WHAT IS IT? shape?
contains what?
area between genitals and anus - between thighs
diamond shape- 2 triangles
contains
- perineal body
- central attachment for perineal muscles (support pelvic floor)
fimbriae?
finger like projections - captures ovum from surface of ovary
which part of f tube is where fertilisation usually occurs ?
ampulla
widest & longest section of f tube
ectopic pregnancy means?
fertilised eggs get stuck on way to uterus - in f tube
what happens to ovaries after menopause?
atrophied and fibrous
2 ligaments associated with ovary?
ovarian ligament
suspensory ligament of ovary
ovarian arteries branches of what?
from abdominal aorta
what level do ovarian arteries arise?
L2
course of ovarian artery?
descends down
passes within suspensory ligament to supply ovaries
via broad ligament
freely anastomoses with uterine artery
left and right ovarian veins drain into what?
left - left renal vein
right - IVC
uterine artery crosses over ureter where?
crosses over ureter at level of ischial spine - junction of cervix, lateral part of fornix of vagina
water under the bridge means?
ureter runs under uterine artery
LN that drains ovary?
para aortic nodes
LN of fundus of uterus and upper uterine body?
pre-aortic LN
UTERINE BODY LN?
external iliac LN
UTERINE CERVIX AND UPPER VAGINA - LN?
internal iliac
sacral
vagina LN?
superior - external iliac LN
middle - internal iliac
inferior - superficial inguinal
BREATS ARE what type of gland?
exocrine glands - lactating
compound tubular acinar gland
each breast consists of?
15-25 lobes
tubulo-acinar glands - acini that empty into ducts lined by cuboidal epihtleial cells
stroma
breast extend from between what costal cartilages?
and horizontally extend from where to where?
2 -6 costal cartilage rib
horizontally from lateral border of sternum to mid-axillary line
what muscles associated with deep surface of breast? 3
pect major
pect minor
serratus anterior
axillary tail of breast - explain? and explain its importance?
extension of breast tissue into axilla -
important to appreciate the spread of breast cancer
mammary glands supplied by what arteries?
by branches of subclavian and axillary arteries
why is lymphatic drainage of breast so key?
assumes great importance - as cancer of breast spread through these routes
2 phases of menstrual cycle in uterus?
proliferative - first half
secretory - 2nd half - vasculatory
follicles contain what type of eggs?
immature eggs in ovary
oocyte is ?
immature egg
what happens to oocytes in each cycle?
each cycle - only one oocyte becomes a mature gg and is ovulated from follicle
stages of follicles explain? 4
primordial
primary
secondary
tertiary - graffian
ovulation - oocyte/egg released
placenta is what type of organ? and why?
feto-maternal organ
as forms connection and exchnage between maternal and foetal circulation
placenta develops when and where?
develops in uterus when preganant
placenta develops from what ?
develops from the outer trophoblast cells and inner cell mass after implantation
surface of placenta explain?
one surface - MATERNAL SIDE - placenta is rough and spongy, disc shaped
other surface - FOETAL SIDE - smooth, bears attachment of umbilical cord
chorion?
outermost membrane around the embryo
4 functions of placenta?
gaseous exchange hormone secretion metabolic transfer foetal protection removal of waste
when in labour does placental abruption occur ?
3rd trimester - over 20 weeks of preg
when placenta seperate from uterine wall
structures in umbilical cord? 4
2 umbilical arteries
1 umbilical vein
whartons jelly
function of the umbilical arteries?
carry deoxygenated/nutrient depleted blood from foetus to placenta
umbilical vein function?
carries oxygenated nutrient rich blood from placenta TO foetus
umbilical vein persists as what?
remnant of umbilical vein - ligamentum teres
whartons jelly?
provide cushion and support to umbilical vessels - prevent compression and torsion and bending
which group of LN are first to recieve lymph in breast ?
axillary LN group
bony landmarks that create boundaries of the perineum?
pubic symphysis and tip of coccyx
what are the two triangles in perineum for?
seperate the two areas that associate with different components of perineum