Female Anatomy Review

Question 1

What is another name for the suspensory ligament of ovary?

Answer 1

IPL (infundibulopelvic ligament)

Question 2

What is contained in the suspensory ligament?

Answer 2

Ovarian artery, vein, and nerve supply

Question 3

These two structures are remnants of the gubernaculum

Answer 3

Ovarian and round ligaments

Question 4

This structure is found posteriomedial to the ovary

Answer 4

Ureter

Question 5

This structure is found anteriolateral to the ovary

Answer 5

external iliac vessels

Question 6

Explain the blood supply to the ovary

Answer 6

Ovarian and uterine arteries
Ovarian (primary)thru susp lig traveling with mesovarium

Uterine (anastamotic) thru cardinal ligament

Question 7

Where do the ovarian veins drain to on L and R

Answer 7

L: ovarian goes to L renal vein
R: ovarian vein goes directly to IVC

Question 8

Where do the ovarian arteries arise from?

Answer 8

Aorta

Question 9

Describe the mesosalpinx

Answer 9

Connects uterine tubes with stuff

Question 10

Describe the mesometrium

Answer 10

Extends from lateral pelvic walls to body of uterus

Question 11

Describe the mesovarium

Answer 11

Posterior extension of broad ligament which attaches to the ovary

Question 12

What is the lowest point of the abdominopelvic cavity when the patient is supine?

Answer 12

Pouch of Douglas

Question 13

What vessels supply the uterus

Answer 13

Ovarian
Uterine
Vaginal arteries

Question 14

Where do the vaginal arteries branch from?

Answer 14

Inferior vesicular artery

Question 15

What drains the uterus?

Answer 15

Pelvic plexus of veins

Question 16

What does the angle of anteflexion refer to?

Answer 16

Angulation between axis of cervix and axis of body of uterus

Question 17

What does the angle of anteversion refer to?

Answer 17

Angulation between axis of cervix and axis of vaginal canal

Question 18

What is a pessary?

Answer 18

A device to keep the uterus from falling out ._.

Question 19

What is the female homolog of the scrotum?

Answer 19

Labia major and mons pubis

Question 20

What is the function of the bulbospongiousus?

Answer 20

Reduce size of vaginal orifice and compress deep dorsal vein of clitoris assisting in maintaining erection

Question 21

What is the fuction of the ischiocavernosus muscle?

Answer 21

Compress crus clitoris and assist in erection

Question 22

Bartholin’s glands function?

Answer 22

lubricate vulva during sexual excitation

Question 23

What artery supplies the corpora cavernosa and is responsible for erection of clitoris?

Answer 23

deep arteries of clitoris

Question 24

What drains blood from clitoris and where to?

Answer 24

Superficial and deep dorsal veins, to the internal pudendal vein

Question 25

What does sensory to clitoris?

Answer 25

Dorsal nerve of clitoris

Question 26

What nerves control female erection?

Answer 26

Parasympathetic pelvic splanchnics from S2-S4

Question 27

What muscles contribute to the pelvic diaphragm?

Answer 27

Levator ani and coccygeus

Question 28

What is the perineal membrane and where is it found?

Answer 28

Also called the inferior fascia of UG diaphragm

It only goes halfway back and doesn’t cover the butthole

Question 29

What is the perineal body?

Answer 29

Midline specialization posterior to UG that receives insertion of structures

Question 30

Where does a spinal nerve block go?

Answer 30

Between L3-L4

Question 31

Caudal epi block goes where?

Answer 31

S2-S4 , lower limbs not affected

Question 32

Pudendal block goes where?

Answer 32

S2-S4 ?

Question 33

What is the true conjugate?

Answer 33

Also called obstetrical conjugate

Minimum ant to post diameter of lesser pelvis as measured between sacral promontory and pubic symphysis

Question 34

What is the diagonal conjugate?

Answer 34

Manually measured during pelvic exam; should be 11 cm or greater to ensure safe delivery

Question 35

What is the interspinous distance?

Answer 35

Narrowest part of pelvic canal from side to side measured between the ischial spines