Lower Abdominal Cavity Anatomy 1

Question 1

What does the pelvic diaphragm separate?

Answer 1

pelvic cavity from the perineum

Question 2

T/F The true pelvis is the space b/w the pelvic inlet and pelvic outlet

Answer 2

T

Question 3

Where is the false vs true pelvis separated?

Answer 3

Pelvic brim or pelvic inlet

Question 4

What are the boundaries of the pelvic outlet? (4) Also called the Inferior Pelvic Aperture (IPA)

Answer 4

1. Pubic Arch
2. Ischiopubic rami
3. Sacrotuberous ligaments
4. Tip of Coccyx

Question 5

Male pelvis

Answer 5

Subpubic angle is 70 degrees

Pelvic brim is heart shaped

Question 6

Female pelvis

Answer 6

Subpubic angle is wide 90-100 degrees
Pubic bones are slightly everted (open)
Distance from pubic symphisis is longer
Pelvic brim is wider and oval

Question 7

Important diameters of the pelvis

Answer 7

1. Diagonal Conjugate- can measure this with bimanual exam

2. Obstetric Conjugate - what’s important for the babies head

Question 8

Mesosalpinx

Answer 8

Around the fallopian tubes and supports it

Question 9

Mesometrium

Answer 9

Below the ovaries

Question 10

Mesovarium

Answer 10

Supports the ovary