Anatomy Quiz Questions Flashcards
Which group of lymph nodes does the fungus of the uterus drain into?
Pre-aortic group?
Where can fluid from the pouch of Douglas be collected from?
Accessed from the posterior fornix of the cervix.
Which muscle of the pelvic cavity is most likely to be injured during delivery?
Pubococcygeus.
Which 2 ligaments were originally the female gubernaculum?
- round ligament
- ligament of the ovary
Which lymph nodes are commonly enlarged when there is an STI involving the penis and scrotum?
- Inguinal
- superficial inguinal
What is the lymphatic drainage of the ovaries?
- pre/para- aortic lymph nodes.
If the membrane of the male urethra ruptures, where can urine collect?
- scrotum
- anterior abdominal wall
- NOT the thigh
What is the name of the x-ray procedure that is used to see if the uterus is normal and Fallopian tubes are open?
Hysterosalpingiography.
Which testes is more likely to be affected by a varicocele?
The left testicle, due to the blood having to travel through the left renal vein too, whereas on the right it just drains directly into the IVC.
What are the 4 main parts of the Fallopian tubes called?
- Isthmus
- ampulla
- infundibulum
- fimbrae
What are the main communications of the prostatic venous plexus?
- superiorly - bladder venous plexus
- posteriorly - internal vertebral venous plexus
What is commonly associated with hydroceles?
Abdominal inguinal hernias.
Which type of nerve produces erection of the clitoris and increase vaginal secretions?
Parasympathetic nerve
What type of muscles are involved in ejaculation?
Parasympathetic, sympathetic AND somatic.
What is the lymphatic drainage of the vulva?
- superficial inguinal
- deep inguinal
- internal iliac
