Embryology: Detti: Female pelvic anatomy and mullerian anomalies Flashcards
What are the 7 branches of the anterior division of the internal iliac artery?
Umbilical Superior vesicular Inferior vesicular Obturator Pudendal Uterine
What is the first branch of the interior division of the internal iliac artery?
Umbilical
What does the uterine artery divide into?
Descending: vaginal
Ascending: uteral
What are the 3 divisions of the posterior division of the internal iliac artery?
Superior rectal
Inferior rectal
…?
What is the connection between the superior 2/3 and inferior 1/3 of the vagina called?
Hymen (hymenal wing)
What is the division point between the UG sinus and the Mullerian mesodermal tissues?
Hymen
What direction does canalization of female tract occur?
Caudal to cephal (Backwards)
What happens if canalization does not occur?
Vaginal septum
Cervical septum
When is canalization complete?
20 weeks
What promotes woofian duct?
Androgens: T and DHT
TDF
MIF
What are other names for MIF?
AMH: anti-mullerian hormone
MIS: mullerian inhibiting substance
EXAM: What is used to inflate the body cavity in laparoscopy?
CO2
NOT air… this could cause embolism
What is another name for the suspensory ligaments of the ovary?
Infundibulopelvic ligament
The right side ovarian artery comes from what? Left side?
Right: renal artery
Left: Aorta
The right side ovarian vein drains to where? Left side?
Right: Inferior vena cava
Left: renal vein
What does falciform ligament contain in embryo?
Umbilical vein (which has oxygenated blood)