Anatomy of lower renal tract Flashcards
1
Q
False pelvis =
A
Iliac crests to pelvic inlet
2
Q
True pelvis =
A
pelvic inlet to pelvic floor
3
Q
Pelvic floor muscle
A
levator ani
4
Q
At what level does the ureter turn medially to enter posterior aspect of bladder (inferomedially)?
A
At ischial spine
5
Q
Where does the ureter run in relation to the uterine tubes/ vas deferens?
A
Posterior and inferiorly (‘water under the bridge’)
6
Q
Trigone =
A
2 ureteric orifices
1 internal urethral orifice
7
Q
Prostate lies …. to the bladder
A
inferior
8
Q
Muscle forming the bulk of bladder wall
A
Detrusor Muscle:
- contracts the ureteric orifices to prevent urine reflux
- forms the internal urethral sphincter muscle (prevents retrograde ejaculation)
9
Q
most anterior organ in pelvis?
A
bladder
10
Q
2 ways of catheterising:
A
- urethral
- suprapubic
11
Q
Muscle that divides pelvis and perineum?
A
Levator Ani
12
Q
approx length of female urethra?
A
4 cm
13
Q
approx length of male urethra?
A
20 cm
