Midline Structures of the Pelvis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the composition of semen?
A
5% sperm
30% Milky secretion from prostate glands
5% secretion form bulbourethral glands
60% seminal vesicle fluid
2
Q
What structures provide mechanical support to the uterus?
A
Cardinal ligaments
Pubocervical ligament
Uterosacral ligament
Broad ligament
3
Q
What is the round ligaments embryological remnant?
A
Embryonic gubernaculum
4
Q
Where do the ovarian arteries originate?
A
L2 and L3 area of abdominal aorta
5
Q
Where do ovarian veins drain?
A
Right - inferior vena cava
Left - left renal vein
6
Q
What is the lymphatic drainage of the vagina and uterus?
A
Superior - external iliac nodes
Middle - internal iliac nodes
Inferior - superficial inguinal lymph nodes
