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Chapter 16 Anatomy Of The Female Pelvis Flashcards

1
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Prolapse of the pelvic organs most often involves the :

A

Levator ani and coccygeus muscle

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2
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The ovary is supplied blood by the:

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Ovarian artery and uterine artery

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3
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The ligament that houses the vasculature of the uterus is the:

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Cardinal ligament

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4
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Pelvic bones, when visualized on sonography will appear:

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Hyperechoic

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5
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The pelvic ligament that provides support to the ovary and extends from the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus is the:

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Ovarian ligament

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6
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The urinary bladder, uterus and ovaries are located within the:

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True pelvis

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7
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The peripheral arteries of the uterus are the:

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Arcuate arteries

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8
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The uterine artery branches off of the:

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Internal iliac artery

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9
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The pelvic ligament that extends from the lateral aspect of the uterus to the side walls of the pelvis is the:

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Broad ligament

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10
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Both the straight and spiral arteries are branches of the:

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Radial artery

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11
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Pelvic bones, when visualized on sonography, will produce:

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Posterior shadowing

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12
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The left ovarian vein drains directly into the:

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Left renal vein

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13
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The uterine arteries supply blood to:

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  • Fallopian tubes
  • Ovaries
  • Uterus
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14
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The anterior cul-de-sac is also known as:

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Vesicouterine pouch

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15
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The right ovarian vein drains directly into the:

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IVC

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16
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The innominate bones of the pelvis consist of the:

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*Ischium
*Ilium
*Pubic bones

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17
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The true pelvis is delineated from the false pelvis by the:

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Linea terminalis

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18
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What other term is used to describe the space of Retzius?

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Retropubic space

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19
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The muscles that may be confused with the ovaries on a pelvic sonogram include the:

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Piriformis and iliopsoas muscles

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20
Q

The vagina is located ______to the uterus:

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Inferior

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21
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Which vessels supply blood to the deeper layering of the myometrium

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Radial arteries

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22
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Pelvic muscles appear:

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Hypoechoic

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23
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The abdominal aorta bifurcates into the:

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Common iliac arteries

24
Q

The space of Retzius is located:

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Between the bladder and pubic bone

25
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The right ovarian artery branches off of the :

A

Aorta

26
Q

The muscle located lateral to the ovaries is the:

A

Obturator internus muscle

27
Q

Another name for the rectouterine pouch is the:

A

Pouch of Doughlas

28
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Fluid noted posterior to the uterus would most likely be located within the:

A

Pouch of Douglas
Posterior cul-de-sac

29
Q

What structure within the female pelvis lies posterior to the urinary bladder and anterior to the rectum:

A

Uterus

30
Q

What is considered the most dependent part of the peritoneal cavity?

A

Pouch of Douglas

31
Q

What are the paired anterior abdominal muscles that extend from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic bones?

A

Rectus abdominis muscles

32
Q

Peritoneal spaces located posterior to the broad ligament are referred to as the:

A

Adnexa

33
Q

The pelvis muscle group that is located between the coccyx and the pubis is the:

A

Levator ani muscles

34
Q

The pelvic ligament that provides support to the ovary to the pelvic side wall is the:

A

Suspensory ligament of the ovary

35
Q

The bilateral muscle that are located posterior to and extend from the sacrum to the femoral greater trochanter are the:

A

Piriformis muscles

36
Q

Fluid noted anterior to the uterus would most likely be located within the:

A

Vesicouterine pouch

37
Q

The paired muscles that are located lateral to the uterus and anterior to the iliac crest are the:

A

Iliopsoas muscles

38
Q

The arteries that directly supply blood to the functional layer of the endometrium are the:

A

Spiral arteries

39
Q

A condition that results from the weakening of the pelvic diaphragm muscles and allows for the displacement of the uterus:

A

Uterine prolapse

40
Q

The left ovarian vein drains directly into the:

A

Left renal vein

41
Q

The ovarian arteries originate from the:

A

Lateral aspect of the abdominal aorta

42
Q

The piriformis muscles or iliopsoas may be confused for the:

A

Ovaries or adnexal masses because of their location within the pelvis

43
Q

A weakening in the _______muscles could result in prolapse of the pelvic organs

A

Levator ani

44
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_____is the inferior portion of the pelvis that contains the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, urinary bladder, small bowel, sigmoid colon, and rectum

A

True pelvis

45
Q

The common iliac veins untie at almost the same level as the:

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Common iliac artery bifurcation to help form the IVC

46
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______are arteries that supply blood to the deeper layers of the myometrium

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Radial arteries

47
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______are tiny, coiled arteries that supply blood to the functional layer of the endometrium

A

Spiral arteries

48
Q

The _____is considered the most dependent part of the peritoneal cavity, making it the most likely place for fluid to collect in the pelvis

A

Rectouterine pouch

49
Q

The cardinal ligaments house the vasculature of the _____

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Uterus

50
Q

The suspensory ligament of the ovary contains the:

A
  • Ovarian artery
  • Ovarian vein
  • Lymphatics
  • Ovarian nerves
51
Q

The ligaments of the pelvis provide support to the:

A
  • Ovaries
  • Uterus
  • Fallopian tubes
52
Q

The bony pelvis consists of the:

A
  • Sacrum
  • Coccyx
  • Innominate bones
53
Q

The posterior border of the pelvic cavity is marked by the:

A

Sacrum and coccyx

54
Q

The innominate bones consist of the:

A
  • Ilium
  • Ischium
  • Pubic symphysis
55
Q

The pelvis can further be divided into a true pelvis (lesser pelvis) and false pelvis (major pelvis) by an imaginary line known as:

A

Linea terminalis

56
Q

Sonographic findings of pelvic muscles

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  1. Hypoechoic structures with varying degrees of hyperechoic, striated muscle fibers noted in the transverse and longitudinal scanning planes

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