Anatomy of the Female Pelvis

Question 1

Right ovarian vein directly drains into the:

Answer 1

IVC

Question 2

The muscles that may be confused with the ovaries on a pelvic sonogram are:

Answer 2

iliopsoas and piriformis

Question 3

The bilateral muscles that are located posterior to and extend from the sacrum to the femoral greater trochanter are:

Answer 3

Piriformis

Question 4

The pelvic ligament that extends from the lateral aspect of the uterus to the side walls of the pelvis is the:

Answer 4

Broad ligament

Question 5

Which ligament of the female pelvis houses the vasculature?

Answer 5

Cardinal

Question 6

The ovary is supplied blood by the:

Answer 6

Ovarian artery and uterine artery