lect 8 pelvis Flashcards
what ligaments extend from the cervix and lateral parts of the fornix of the vagina to the lateral walls of the pelvis
transverse cervical (cardinal) ligaments
what part of the uterus is not covered by peritoneum
cervix
where is the peritoneum of the uterus reflected anteriorly
onto the bladder
where is the peritoneum of the uterus reflected posteriorly
over the posterior part of the fornix of the vagina to the rectum
where do veins from the uterine plexus drain
into the internal iliac vein
where is the spatula placed on the uterus for a pap smear
external os of uterus
what is the medical term for softening of the uterine isthmus
hegar sign
what is the hegal sign an early sign of
pregnancy
what part of the vagina is somatic in terms of innervation
only the inferior 1/5 to 1/4 of the vagina
where is a spinal block needle introduced
into the spinal subarachnoid space at the L3-L4 vertebral level
what is a common sequel to spinal anesthesia
severe headache
where does a pudendal nerve block provide local anesthesia to
S2-S4 dermatomes and the inferior quarter of the vagina
what nerve block can the mother still feel uterine contractions
pudendal nerve block
where is a caudal epidural block administered
S2-S4 spinal nerve roots
why is there no headache with epidural anesthesia
because the vertebral epidural space is NOT continuous with the cranial epidural space
what is the usual site for fertilization
uterine tubes
what is the widest and longest part of the uterine tube
Ampulla
what is the medical term for inflammation of the uterine tube
salpingitis
what is a major cause of infertility in women
blockage of the uterine tubes often caused by salpingitis
what is the common site of implantation for an ectopic tubal pregnancy
ampulla
what does an epoophoron form from
remnants of the mesonephric tubules of the mesonephros
where is a vesicular appendage sometimes attached
infundibulum of the uterine tube
what constitutes the lateral part of the mesovarium of the broad ligament
suspensory ligament of the ovary
where does the right ovarian vein drain
IVC
where doe the left ovarian vein drain
left renal vein
describe the peritoneality of the ovaries and uterine tubes
intraperitoneal
