Ch. 16 Anatomy of the Female Pelvis Flashcards

1
Q
Fluid noted posterior to the uterus would most likely be located w/in the:
Space of Retzius
Pouch of Douglas
Anterior cul-de-sac
Adnexa
A

Pouch of Douglas

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The lt ovarian vein drains into the:
Rt renal vein
IVC
Aorta
Lt renal vein
A

Lt renal vein

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3
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Pelvic bones, when visualized on sonography, will produce:
Posterior shadowing
Posterior enhancement
Mirror image artifact
Minimal enhancement
A

Posterior shadowing

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The anterior cul-de-sac is also referred to as the:
Space of Retzius
Rectouterine pouch
Pouch of Douglas
Vesicouterine pouch
A

Vesicouterine pouch

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The rt ovarian vein drains directly into the:
Rt renal vein
Aorta
IVC
Common iliac vein
A

IVC

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The innominate bones of the pelvis consist of the:
Ischium, ilium, and pubic bones
Ilium, sacrum, and coccyx
Sacrum, coccyx, and pubic bones
Sacrum, ischium, and ilium
A

Ischium, ilium, and pubic bones

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The true pelvis is delineated from the false pelvis by the:
Space of Retzius
Adnexa
Linea terminalis
Iliac crest
A

Linea terminalis

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8
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The uterus is located \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the rectum:
Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
Medial
A

Anterior

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9
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The muscles that may be confused w/ the ovaries on a pelvic sonogram include the:

  • Rectus abdominis and obturator internus muscles
  • Levator ani and coccygeus muscles
  • Obturator internus and levator ani muscles
  • Piriformis and iliopsoas muscles
A

Piriformis and iliopsoas muscles

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10
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Pelvic muscles appear:
Echogenic
Anechoic
Hypoechoic
Complex
A

Hypoechoic

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11
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Peritoneal spaces located posterior to the broad ligament are referred to as the:
Rectouterine spaces
Anterior cul-de-sacs
Lateral cul-de-sacs
Adnexa
A

Adnexa

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12
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The paired muscles that are located lateral to the uterus and anterior to the iliac crest are the:
Iliopsoas muscles
Rectus abdominis muscles
Obturator interni muscles
Piriformis muscles
A

Iliopsoas muscles

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13
Q
Fluid noted anterior to the uterus would most likely be located w/in the:
Pouch of Douglas
Vesicouterine pouch
Space of Retzius
Rectouterine pouch
A

Vesicouterine pouch

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14
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The bilateral muscles that are located posterior to  and extend from the sacrum to the femoral greater trochanter are the:
Levator ani muscles
Rectus abdominis muscles
Obturator internus muscles
Piriformis muscles
A

Piriformis muscles

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15
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The pelvic ligament that provides support to the ovary and extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the uterus is the:
Cardinal ligament
Ovarian ligament
Broad ligament
Suspensory ligament of the ovary
A

Ovarian ligament

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16
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The pelvic muscle group that is located b/n the coccyx and the pubis is the:
Levator ani muscles
Rectus abdominis muscles
Obturator internus muscles
Piriformis muscles
A

Levator ani muscles

17
Q

The space of Retzius is located:

  • B/n the uterus and bladder
  • B/n the bladder and ilium
  • Along the lateral aspect of the uterus
  • B/n the bladder and pubic bones
A

B/n the bladder and pubic bones

18
Q
The rt ovarian artery brances off of the:
Aorta
Rt renal artery
Uterine artery
Internal iliac artery
A

Aorta

19
Q
The muscle located lateral to the ovaries is the:
Iliopsoas muscle
Rectus abdominis muscle
Obturator internus muscle
Piriformis muscle
A

Obturator internus muscle

20
Q

Weakening of these muscles may lead to prolapse of the pelvic organs:

  • Rectus abdominis and Obturator internus muscles
  • Levator ani and coccygeus muscles
  • Obturator internus and levator ani muscles
  • Piriformis and iliopsoas muscles
A

Levator ani and coccygeus muscles

21
Q
The arteries that directly supply blood to the functional layer of the endometrium are the:
Radial arteries
Spiral arteries
Straight arteries
Arcuate arteries
A

Spiral arteries

22
Q
Another name for the rectouterine pouch is the:
Space of Retzius
Pouch of Retzius
Pouch of Douglas
Anterior cul-de-sac
A

Pouch of Douglas

23
Q
The pelvic ligament that extends from the lateral aspect of the uterus to the side walls of the pelvis is the:
Broad ligament
Ovarian ligament
Piriformis ligament
Round ligament
A

Broad ligament

24
Q
The uterine artery branches off of the:
Abdominal aorta
Uterine plexus
Internal iliac artery
External iliac artery
A

Internal iliac artery

25
Q
The peripheral arteries of the uterus are the:
Radial arteries
Spiral arteries
Straight arteries
Arcuate arteries
A

Arcuate arteries

26
Q

The urinary bladder, uterus, and ovaries are located w/in the:
True pelvis
False pelvis

A

True pelvis

27
Q
The pelvic ligament that provides support to the ovary and extends from the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus is the:
Cardinal ligament
Ovarian ligament
Broad ligament
Suspensory ligament of the ovary
A

Ovarian ligament

28
Q
Pelvic bones, when visualized on sonography, will appear:
Anechoic
Hypoechoic
Dark
Hyperechoic
A

Hyperechoic

29
Q
The ligament that houses the vasculature of the uterus is the:
Cardinal ligament
Ovarian ligament
Broad ligament
Suspensory ligament of the ovary
A

Cardinal ligament

30
Q
The ovary is supplied blood by the:
Ovarian artery
Ovarian artery and uterine artery
Uterine artery
Arcuate artery
A

Ovarian artery and uterine artery