Book 1 Flashcards
what joint type are the sacroiliac?
diarthroidal synovial
What nerve innervates the pelvic floor muscles?
pudendal n.
Root value of pudendal n.
S2/S3/S4
What does the sup. / inf. vesical arteries supply?
seminal vesicles, bladder, prostate
What is the origin of the superior rectal aa.?
inferior mesenteric artery
What is the origin of the testicular / ovarian aa.?
abdominal aorta, L2
Name of the vascular structure posterior to the prostate gland?
internal vertebral venous plexus
The ____ nerve originates from __ and enters the inguinal canal at the ___ inguinal ring to supply ____
ilioinguinal
L1
superficial
- skin at the root of the penis in the male and the labia in the female.
The genitofemoral nerve originates at __ and enters at the ____ inguinal ring.
L1-2
deep
The genitofemoral nerve originates at __ and enters at the ____ inguinal ring.
L1-2
deep
What are the functions of the genitofemoral n. (genital branch)
supplies the scrotal skin and cremasteric muscle.
The autonomic nerve supply to the pelvis originates from the ____ plexus (or _____ _____)
pelvic
inferior hypogastric
The sympathetic fibres originate from ___ via the _____ nerve and terminal aspect of the sympathetic trunk.
L1 and L2
hypogastric
What do the sympathetic nerves supply?
In a male they supply the vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate and epididymis. (EJACULATION)
In a female they supply the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes and vagina.
What are the parasympathetic nerves?
pelvic splanchnic nerves
