Applied Anatomy Flashcards
Label the bones of the anterior and posterior view of the pelvis using the labels below:
coccyx hip bone ilium pubis ischium ilium pubis sacrum ischium pubic symphysis sacrum
1 = sacrum 2 = ilium 3 = pubis 4 = ischium 5 = pubic symphysis 6 = sacrum 7 = hip bone 8 = ilium 9 = pubis 10 = ischium 11 = coccyx
Pelvic fractures are common occurrences. What part of the pelvis are generally damaged?
1 - pubic and ischium rami
2 - ileum
3 - acetabulum
4 - sacroiliac joint
1 - pubic and ischium rami
Pelvic fractures are common occurrences. What 2 joints in the pelvis are most likely to be dislocated due to trauma?
- sacroiliac joint
- pubic symphysis joint
What time periods are women more susceptible to dislocation/damage to the sacroiliac and pubic symphysis joints?
- before & during menstruation (due to hormones)
- pregnancy & childbirth, menopause (preparation for birth and hormones)
- abnormal weight-bearing (carrying babies on hips, can also affect men)
What is a hysterectomy?
- surgical removal of the uterus
- can also involve removal of the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other surrounding structures
A hysterectomy is a surgical removal of the uterus, that can also involve removal of the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other surrounding structures. What is an important tube that runs closes to the uterine artery that must be kept in mind during a hysterectomy?
1 - inguinal canal
2 - alcocks canal
3 - ureter
4 - fallopian tube
- ureter
- runs over and then under (close to cervix) the uterine artery
- remember water under the bridge (ureter carries water)
An episiotomy is where a cut (incision) is made through the area between your vaginal opening and your anus called the perineum. Which nerve is generally anaesthetised during this procedure?
1 - obturator nerve
2 - sciatic nerve
3 - femoral nerve
4 - pudendal nerve
4 - pudendal nerve (called pudendal nerve block)
- this nerve supplies pain sensation to perineum
An episiotomy is where a cut (incision) is made through the area between your vaginal opening and your anus called the perineum. The pudendal nerve is generally anaesthetised during this procedure, called the pudendal nerve block, as this nerve supplies pain sensation to perineum. What anatomical landmark is used to identify where to inject the needle?
1 - ischial tuberostiy
2 - ischial spine
3 - ASIS
4 - PSIS
2 - ischial spine and sacrospinous ligament
What are the 2 terms used to described the orientation of the vagina, cervix and fundus?
- anteflexed = fundus and body point forward relative to cervix
- anteverted = uterus is angled forward relative to vagina
The 2 terms used to described the orientation of the vagina, cervix and fundus are:
- anteflexed = fundus and body point forward relative to cervix
- anteverted = uterus is angled forward relative to vagina
What term is used to describe what occurs in 20% of females where the uterus tilts backwards instead of forwards?
- retroverted
If a catheter is not placed through the urethra, as it may be in for a prolonged period of time. Where would it be placed?
1 - through femoral triangle
2 - through inguinal canal
3 - suprapubic
4 - inferiorpubic
3 - suprapubic catheterisation (above pubic symphysis)
- below the peritoneum cavity
Label the parts of the uterus
vaginal fornix cervix ovary fundus body of uterus vagina fallopian tube endometrium myometrium cervical canal
1 = fundus 2 = body of uterus 3 = cervix 4 = vagina 5 = ovary 6 = fallopian tube 7 = endometrium 8 = myometrium 9 = cervical canal 10 = vaginal fornix
What are uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas?
- leio = smooth
- myo = muscle
- mas = tumour
- benign muscle tumours that form in the uterus
What are the most common form of tumours in females?
1 - uterine fibroids
2 - endometrial
3 - ovarian
4 - cervical
1 - uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas
- leio = smooth
- myo = muscle
- mas = tumour
- benign muscle tumours that form in the uterus
What is the external os?
- site where uterine cells (columnar) and vaginal cells (squamous) meet
- cellular proliferation occurs here and is at risk of hyperplasia
What are the most common symptoms associated with uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas?
1 - heavy menstrual bleeding, abdominal pain, frequent urination, glycosuria
2 - heavy menstrual bleeding, back pain, frequent urination, dyspareunia
3 - light menstrual bleeding, back pain, frequent urination, dyspareunia
4 - heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, unable to urinate, dyspareunia
2 - heavy menstrual bleeding, back pain, frequent urination, dyspareunia
- heavy menstrual bleeding (if located on submucosa)
- back pain = press on nerve
- frequent urination = compress urethra/ureter
- dyspareunia = pain during sexual intercourse
What is a cervical smear?
- sample is taken from the external os site of the cervix
- external os is where cervical cancer most commonly occurs
What is a hydrocele?
- fluid collection in the tunica vaginalis which wraps around the testicles
- can be present standing and lying down, but more obvious when standing
A hydrocele is when fluid collects in the tunica vaginalis which wraps around the testicles. What is the most common cause for this to occur?
1 - testes descends into scrotum and take peritoneal with it
2 - trauma damages the peritoneal wall and fluid leaks down into scrotum
3 - infection in scrotum causes fluid to accumulate
4 - fluid leads from urethra back into the scrotum
1 - testes descends into scrotum and take peritoneal with it
- as testes move down into the scrotum they bring the lining of the abdominal cavity with it allowing some fluid to fill the scrotum
- at birth the sac surrounding the testicles (tunica vaginalis) seals
- if the sac does not seal it can allow fluid from abdomen into the scrotum
What is a hematocele?
- haemorrhage into the tunica vaginalis space
- usually as a result of traumatic or surgical injury or testis tumour
What is testicular torsion?
- spermatic cord, which provides blood flow to the testicle, rotates and becomes twisted
- twisting cuts off the testicle’s blood supply and causes sudden pain and swelling
- medical emergency
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
- cells of prostate undergo hyperplasia and increase the size of the prostate
- the increased size of the prostate compresses the urethra and reduces urine flow
- occurs in the transitional zone of the prostate
What is cryptorchidism mean?
- crypto =greekfor hidden
- orchis = greek for testis
- refers to the absence of a testis from the scrotum, generally because it has not descended into the scrotum causing infertility
What is cystitis?
- inflammation of the lining of the bladder