Extra Anatomy

Question 1

Male vs female sub-pubic angle?

Answer 1

Male < 700

Female > 800

Question 2

What is the iliofemoral ligament?

Answer 2

Anterior to the hip joint and is triangular shaped

Apex: ilium between the anterior inferior iliac spine and the margin of the acetabulum

Base: intertrochanteric line of the femur

Question 3

What is the lacunar ligament?

Answer 3

Crescent-shaped extension of fibers at the medial end of the inguinal ligament that pass backward to attach to the pecten pubis on the superior ramus of the pubic bone

Question 4

What is the ischiofemoral ligament?

Answer 4

Attached medially to the ischium, just posteroinferior to the acetabulum, and laterally to the greater trochanter deep to the iliofemoral ligament

Question 5

What is the pubofemoral ligament?

Answer 5

Triangular in shape

Base: attached medially to the iliopubic eminence, adjacent bone, and obturator membrane

Laterally, it blends with the fibrous membrane and with the deep surface of the iliofemoral ligament

Question 6

What are the raphe?

Answer 6

Connective tissue joining the levator ani muscles at the midline

Question 7

Consequence of failure of raphes to close during fetal development?

Answer 7

Hypospadius

Question 8

What happens to the testes when it’s cold outside?

Answer 8

Dartos and cremastor muscles elevate it

Question 9

What is the corona of the glans of the penis?

Answer 9

Expansion of base of the glans forming a raised circular margin

Question 10

What are the 2 ligaments attached to the base of the penis?

Answer 10

1. Suspensory ligament of the penis attached superiorly to the pubic symphysis
2. Fundiform ligament of the penis more superficially positioned and attached above to the linea alba of the anterior abdominal wall and split below into two bands that pass on each side of the penis and unite inferiorly

Question 11

Position of ureter relative to vas deferens?

Answer 11

Lateral and then inferior

Question 12

What is the detrusor muscle?

Answer 12

Smooth muscle of the walls of the bladder

Question 13

Does the inferior hypogastric plexus have both sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves?

Answer 13

YUP

Question 14

What is the anal pecten?

Answer 14

Anal transition zone between the pectineal line and the anocutaneous line which is lined by nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

After this portion the lining of the anal canal becomes true skin

Question 15

Does the clitoris contain a corpus spongiosum?

Answer 15

NOPE

Question 16

Do males also develop stress incontinence if they levator ani muscles are weakened?

Answer 16

NOPE

Question 17

What is the gluteal fold? When is it asymmatrical with contralateral side?

Answer 17

Surface projection of the inferior border of the gluteus maximus

Asymmetrical in patients that develop hip dysplasia