Anatomy- Pelvis and Perineum Flashcards
The term given to the 3 structures that divide the pelvis into two partsβ the outlet and inlet.
Pelvic brim
Borders: A- symphysis pubis, P- sacral promontory, L- iliopectineal lines
Which of the following is NOT a boundary of the pelvic inlet? A. Iliopectineal lines B. Ischial tuberosity C. Sacral promontory D. Symphysis pubis
B. Ischial tuberosity
It forms part of the pelvic outlet.
The sacral plexus traverses in front of which muscle of the pelvic wall? A. Coccygeus B. Levator ani C. Piriformis D. Obturator internus
C. Piriformis
Which of the following vessels do not enter the true pelvis? A. External iliac artery B. Internal iliac artery C. Median sacral artery B. Superior rectal artery
A. External iliac artery (it leaves the false pelvis by passing under the inguinal ligament to become the femoral artery)
The superior vesical artery is a direct continuation of which branch of the anterior division of the internal iliac artery? A. Internal pudendal artery B. Obturator artery C. Umbilical artery D. Vaginal artery
C. Umbilical artery
Which of the following vessels is the direct continuation of the inferior mesenteric artery in the pelvic region? A. Internal pudendal artery B. Superior gluteal artery C. Superior rectal artery D. Umbilical artery
C. Superior rectal artery
Carcinomas located in the sigmoid area can be directly visualized through a sigmoidoscope since the sigmoid colon lies only a short distance from the anus. Give the distance in cm.
17 cm (6.5 in)
On which part of the bladder are the openings of the ureters found? A. Body B. Fundus C. Neck D. Trigone
D. Trigone
Which lobe of the prostate is responsible for the appearance of the uvula vesicae, a swelling behind the urethral orifice cause by the bulging of the lobe slightly upward into the bladder? A. Anterior lobe B. Middle lobe C. Left lateral lobe D. Right lateral lobe
B. Middle lobe
What is the widest part of the fallopian tube?
Ampulla
What is the narrowest part of the fallopian tube and also the most frequent site of ruptured ectopic pregnancies?
Isthmus
Which ligament of the uterus assists in keeping the organ anteverted and anteflexed? A. Broad ligament B. Cardinal ligament C. Round ligament D. Uterosacral ligament
C. Round ligament
This refers to the visceral pelvic fascia in the region of the uterine cervix.
Parametrium
What bony structures divides the perineum into 2 trianglesβ urogenital and anal?
Ischial tuberosities
Which of the following does not form part of the boundaries of the perineum? A. Ischial tuberosities B. Sacral promontory C. Symphysis pubis D. Tip of coccyx
B. Sacral promontory (it forms part of the boundary of the pelvic inlet)