Anatomy

Question 1

length of female urethra

Answer 1

4cms

Question 2

lymphatic drainage of ovary

Answer 2

para-aortic nodes @ L1

Question 3

where does ovarian artery arise from

Answer 3

aorta at L1/L2

Question 4

where does the ureter lie in relation to the ovary

Answer 4

posterior to ovary on lateral pelvic wall

Question 5

where does ureter enter female pelvis

Answer 5

at the bifurcation of common iliac artery

Question 6

what fornix of the vagina is related to the peritoneal cavity?
why is this clinically important?

Answer 6

posterior fornix

- damage to fornix will open peritoneal cavity and facilitate spread of infection to the cavity

Question 7

where does pudenal nerve pass in relation to ischial spine

Answer 7

behind and below the ischial spine

Question 8

average length of the vagina

Answer 8

8cms

Question 9

where does the ureter pass in relation to uterine artery

Answer 9

inferior to the uterine artery (water under bridge) in the broad ligament