Anatomy and vasculature of pelvis and perineum Flashcards
1
Q
where does the aorta pierce thru the diaphragm
A
at t12
2
Q
where does the aorta divide
A
L4
3
Q
Where does the IVC form
A
L5
4
Q
Where does the IVC peirce the diaphragm
A
T8
5
Q
what does “i 8 10 eggs at 12 mean “
A
ivc at T8
Esophagus at 10
Aorta T12
6
Q
What is the main source of blood to the pelvis
A
internal illiac artery
7
Q
what are the 3 posterior divisions of the internal illiac artery
A
llliolumbar
lateral sacral
superior gluteal artery
8
Q
how many branches of the internal illiac are there in males and females
A
males = 6 (the inferior gluteal is the last one) females = 7 ( the inf vesical is replaced by the vaginal artery and there is an addition of the uterine artery)
9
Q
drainage of the superior rectal vein goes into which vein
A
portal vein
