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nerves & muscles in lower limbs, pelvic cavity & organs Flashcards

1
Q

where does the male reproductive system lie?

A

in the pelvis

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2
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give the names of the 8 structures that make up the male reproductive system

A 
testes 
epididymis
prostate 
penis 
bulbo-urethal glands
seminal vesicles 
ejaculatory ducts 
vas deferens
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3
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what is the ductus deferens

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the vas deferens

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4
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what is the vas defernes responsible for conveying

A

the sperm from the epididymis to the ampulla

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5
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where does the vas deferenes start

A

from the deep inguinal ring

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6
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what does the vas deferens medially cross

A

the side of the pelvis

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7
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what structure does the vas deferens enter once turned medially

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the bladder

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8
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what is the ampulla of the penis

A

the dialated part of the vas deferens

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9
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what structures lie medial to the ampulla of the penis

A

the seminal vesicles

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10
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what joining terminates the ductus deferens

A

joining the duct of seminal vesicles

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11
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what does the joining of the duct of seminal vesicles form

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the ejaculatory duct

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12
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what structure is responsible for producing the constituents of semen

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the seminal vesicles

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13
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true/false

the seminal vesicles store spermatozoa

A

FALSE

secretes thick alkaline fluid that forms the bulk of seminal fluid

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14
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what is the function of the ejaculatory duct

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delivery os sperm into the urethra

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15
Q

does the vas deferens pass under/over the urethra?

A

over the urethra

water (urethra) under the bridge

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16
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what organ lies against the neck of the bladder and is pierced by the urethra and ejeculaotry duct?

A

the prostate

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17
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how many zones in the prostate?

A

3

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18
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what are the names of the 3 zones in the prostate

A

central zone
transitional zone
peripheral zone

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19
Q

where does cancer of the prostate commonly metastases to and why

A

the vertebral bodies

vein of the prostatic plexus does not have valves whihc means it can flow back to the vertebral bodies during expiration

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20
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what structure does the venous drainage of the prostate communicate with

A

the azygous vein

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21
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what structure is completely encompassed by the prostate?

A

urethra

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22
Q

what condition can stop urine flow of the urethra

A

benign prostatic hyperplasia

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23
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what symptoms will a patient present with if there is compression of the urethra due to BPH

A

unable to pass urine

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24
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what is the name of the 2 paired cylinders that make up the penis

A

corpora canvenosa

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25
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what is the name of the single cylinder that runs down the middle of the penis

A

corpus spongosium

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26
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what is the end of the penis called

A

glans penis

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27
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what structure is responsible for the conduction of urine and semen in males?

A

urethra

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28
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where is the internal urethral meatus located

A

bladder

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29
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where is the external urethral meatus located

A

glans penis

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30
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what is urinary retention

A

inability to pass urine

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31
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what is emergency treatment for urinary retension

A

urinary catheterisation

32
Q

what 3 places is it difficult to pass a catherter

A

neck of bladder
fossa of glans penis
perineal membrane

33
Q

what is urinary incontinence

A

inability to store urine

34
Q

what structure can easily pass sexually transmitted disease to the abdominal cavity

A

the fallopian tube

35
Q

what is the name of the external female genitalia

A

vulva

36
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what is the cervix

A

lower part of the uterus

37
Q

what 5 structures make up the female pelvic region

A 
ovaries 
fallopian tubes 
vulva 
cervix 
uterus
38
Q

what support the position of the ovaries

A

ligaments

39
Q

what is the name of the structure that is connected to the fallopian tubes

A

uterus

40
Q

what structures are laterally connected to the uterus

A

the uterine tubes

41
Q

what structure is located inferior to the uterus

A

vagina

42
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what are the 3 parts of the uterus

A

fundus
body
cervix

43
Q

what does the fundus of the uterus mark

A

entry of the uterine tube

44
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what is the body of the uterus responsible for

A

implantation of the blastocyst

45
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what is the normal position of the uterus

A

anti-flexed and anti-vented

46
Q

how does the uterus lie against the bladder?

A

posterior superior

47
Q

how does the uterus lie against the rectum

A

anterior to it

48
Q

what medical problem can a retroverted uterus cause and why

A

prolapse due to increased abdominal pressure

49
Q

what is the name of the ligament that lies on either side of the uterus and acts as a mesentry

A

the broad ligament

50
Q

what is the broad ligament

A

double layer of peritonium that lies on either side of the uterus and acts as a mesentry

51
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what does the broad ligament act as for the uterus

A

a mesentry

52
Q

what ligament is a remnant of the gubernaculum

A

the round ligament

53
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what is the fucntion of the round ligament

A

maintain the anti-vented position of the uterus

54
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what is the role of the ovarian ligament

A

join the ovaries to the uterus

55
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where is the cardinal ligament located

A

the base of the broad ligament

56
Q

what is the name of the ligament that contains the uterine vessles

A

the cardinal ligament

57
Q

what ligament extends from the cervix to he sacrum

A

uretro-sacral ligament

58
Q

what lie in the border of the broad ligament

A

the uterine tubes

59
Q

what are the names of the free edges that drape over the ovaries

A

fimbrea

60
Q

what is the dialted part of the uterine tubes called

A

the ampulla

61
Q

where do the ovaries mostly lie

A

in the ovarian fossa

62
Q

where is the ovarian fossa located

A

between the internal and external iliac arteries

63
Q

what are the ovaries posteriorly attached to

A

the broad ligament by a short mesentry

64
Q

where does blood supply for the ovaire arise form

A

the abdominal aorta

65
Q

where does the upper 2/3 of the vagina lie

A

in the pelvic cavity

66
Q

where does the lower 1/3 of the vagina lie

A

in the perinium

67
Q

what is the opening of the vagina/urethra called

A

vestibule

68
Q

what structures are located on either side of the vestibule

A

labia minoca

69
Q

what are 3 function of the vulva

A

sensory tissue during sexual intercourse
assist in micturition
protect internal urinary tract from infection

70
Q

what is the mons pubis

A

subcutaneous fat pad

located anterior to pubic synphasis

71
Q

what is the labia majora

A

hair bearing external skin folds

72
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what is the labia minora

A

hairless fold within the labia majora

73
Q

what does the labia minora form

A

head of the clitoris

74
Q

what does the clitoris contain

A

3 bundles of erectile tissue

75
Q

where does the clitoris lie

A

anterior limit of vestibule

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