Gross II Final Exam Flashcards
The middle suprarenal artery is a branch of the
aorta
Damage to what nerve causes the pelvis to slump to the unsupported side during gait? (Trendelenburg’s gait)
superior gluteal nerve
Which muscle is not part of the levator ani or one of its subdivisions?
coccygeus
The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve originates from which spinal segments?
L2, L3
Of the five layers of the perineum, which is the deepest?
deep perineal space
Which structure does not pass through the lesser sciatic foramen?
piriformis muscle
What is not a characteristic of the male pelvis?
broad, shallow greater sciatic notch
What is not found in the superior hypogastric plexus?
preganglionic parasympathetic fibers
What is not true of the part of the anal canal above the pectinate line?
innervated by the pudendal nerve
The superior vesical artery is a direct branch of the:
umbilical artery (proximal part)
What structure does not attach to the perineal body?
ischiocavernosus muscle
Which lobe of the prostate gland contains no glandular tissue?
anterior lobe
True or false: The anthropoid pelvis is long in its transverse dimensions and short in its anteroposterior dimensions
False
True or false: The lymphatic drainage of the lower one-fourth of the vagina is to the superficial inguinal nodes.
True
True or false: The hypogastric nerves connect the superior hypogastric plexus to the inferior hypogastric plexus
True
True or false: External hemorrhoids are due to varicosities of the superior rectal vein
False (inf. rectal vein)
True or false: The superior surface of the bladder is also called the fundus
False (apex)
True or false: The pecten of the anal canal lies between the pectinate line and anal verge
True
True or false: The lateral arcuate ligament passes over the quadratus lumborum muscle
True
The condition in which the lower end of the uterus forms approximately a right angle with the vagina and overlies the bladder is called
Anteversion
The layer of smooth muscle within the wall of the bladder is called the
Detrusor Urinae
Where does implantation most commonly occur in an abdominal ectopic pregnancy?
Rectouterine pouch
The _______________ forms a sling around the anorectal junction, which relaxes during defacation
Puborectalis
The three constrictions in the ureter occur at the pelvic brim, where the ureter enters the bladder, and at the
Ureteropelvic junction
Name a specific cause (other than trauma) for the “anatomical nutcracker” compression syndrome
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Name an intrapelvic cause for sciatica other than misalignment of the sacrum, which was discussed in class
Piriformis syndrome
Bulging of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina due to muscle damage caused by childbirth is called
Rectocele
The expanded end of the ureter within the hilum of the kidney is called the
renal pelvis
Which structure does not give support to the uterus?
cardinal ligament
Which pelvic type is characterized by a long antero-posterior diameter and a short transverse diameter?
anthropoid
A measurement of the pelvis which is taken from the lower margin of the pubic symphysis to the middle of the sacral promontory is called the
diagonal conjugate diameter
True or false: the prostatic utricle is homologous to the uterus in the female
True
True or false: The superior gluteal nerve arises from L4 to S1
True
True or false: The ureter is the most anterior structure within the hilum
False (most posterior)
True or false: The lateral arcuate ligament lies immediately superior to the quadratus lumborum
False (passes over it)
True or false: The layer of renal fascia lies internal to the perirenal fat, surrounding the kidney
False (perinephric fat)
True or false: The anteflexed uterus is one which forms a right angle with the vagina, and overlies the bladder
False (anteversion)
True or false: The inferior gluteal artery exits the greater sciatic foramen below the piriformis muscle
True
True or false: The sacral promontory forms part of the linea terminalis
True
The _______________ provides lubrication for the vagina during sexual intercourse
greater vestibular glands
The folds of mucosa which join the anal columns together inferiorly are called
Anal valves
The continuation of the crus into the body of the penis is called the
Corpus cavernosum
The ductus deferens joins with the duct of the seminal vesicle to form the
ejaculation duct
The prominent margin of the glans of the penis is called the
corona glandis
The part of the broad ligament which covers the uterine tube and lies between the uterine tube and the ovary is called the
Mesosalpinx
What ligament consists of an anterior and posterior layer which forms the borders of the bare area of the liver?
coronary ligament
What closes off to fill the gallbladder?
spiral valve
What structure does not give support to the uterus?
Round ligament
What is not a branch of the internal pudendal artery?
middle rectal artery
True or false: An anteverted uterus is one which forms a right angle with the vagina, and which overlies the bladder
True
True or false: The median sacral artery supplies blood to the posterior surface of the rectum
True
True or false: The liver is divided into right and left functional halves by the falciform ligament
False
True or false: The cystic duct drains into the right hepatic duct
False
True or false: The inferior gluteal artery exits the greater sciatic foramen below the piriformis muscle
True
True or false: The uterine artery is homologous to the artery of ductus deferens
True
In the “anatomical nutcracker” what is the blood vessel which is in danger of being impinged upon by the superior mesenteric artery?
Left renal vein
The two sacculated pouches which produce components of semen and which are attached to the posterior surface of the prostate are called the
Seminal vesicles
Fertilization of the oocyte usually occurs within the
ampulla of uterine tube
The layers surrounding the kidney, from innermost to outermost layers are as follows
renal capsule, perirenal fat, renal fascia, pararenal fat
Which structure is present only in males?
internal urethral sphincter
What is not a branch of the internal iliac artery?
inferior epigastric artery
Which nerve is sensory to the skin covering the pubis and gluteal region?
iliohypogastric
What nerve supplies the tensor fascia latae?
Superior gluteal nerve
True or false: The seminal vesicles are one site where sperm is stored
False
True or false: The right suprarenal vein drains into the right renal vein
False
True or false: The opening of the cervical canal into the vagina is called the internal os
False
The psoas major muscle takes its origin from the transverse processes, bodies, and IVDs of which vertebrae?
T12-L5
The peritoneal pouch which lies between the rectum and bladder in the male is called the
Rectovesical pouch
The subdivision of levator ani which functions to maintain the flexure at the anorectal junction is the
Puborectalis
Name a structure which is endangered during hysterectomy due to its proximity to the uterus
ureter
