nerves & muscles in lower limbs, pelvic cavity & organs Flashcards
where does the male reproductive system lie?
in the pelvis
give the names of the 8 structures that make up the male reproductive system
testes epididymis prostate penis bulbo-urethal glands seminal vesicles ejaculatory ducts vas deferens
what is the ductus deferens
the vas deferens
what is the vas defernes responsible for conveying
the sperm from the epididymis to the ampulla
where does the vas deferenes start
from the deep inguinal ring
what does the vas deferens medially cross
the side of the pelvis
what structure does the vas deferens enter once turned medially
the bladder
what is the ampulla of the penis
the dialated part of the vas deferens
what structures lie medial to the ampulla of the penis
the seminal vesicles
what joining terminates the ductus deferens
joining the duct of seminal vesicles
what does the joining of the duct of seminal vesicles form
the ejaculatory duct
what structure is responsible for producing the constituents of semen
the seminal vesicles
true/false
the seminal vesicles store spermatozoa
FALSE
secretes thick alkaline fluid that forms the bulk of seminal fluid
what is the function of the ejaculatory duct
delivery os sperm into the urethra
does the vas deferens pass under/over the urethra?
over the urethra
water (urethra) under the bridge
what organ lies against the neck of the bladder and is pierced by the urethra and ejeculaotry duct?
the prostate
how many zones in the prostate?
3
what are the names of the 3 zones in the prostate
central zone
transitional zone
peripheral zone
where does cancer of the prostate commonly metastases to and why
the vertebral bodies
vein of the prostatic plexus does not have valves whihc means it can flow back to the vertebral bodies during expiration
what structure does the venous drainage of the prostate communicate with
the azygous vein
what structure is completely encompassed by the prostate?
urethra
what condition can stop urine flow of the urethra
benign prostatic hyperplasia
what symptoms will a patient present with if there is compression of the urethra due to BPH
unable to pass urine
what is the name of the 2 paired cylinders that make up the penis
corpora canvenosa
what is the name of the single cylinder that runs down the middle of the penis
corpus spongosium
what is the end of the penis called
glans penis
what structure is responsible for the conduction of urine and semen in males?
urethra
where is the internal urethral meatus located
bladder
where is the external urethral meatus located
glans penis
what is urinary retention
inability to pass urine
what is emergency treatment for urinary retension
urinary catheterisation
what 3 places is it difficult to pass a catherter
neck of bladder
fossa of glans penis
perineal membrane
what is urinary incontinence
inability to store urine
what structure can easily pass sexually transmitted disease to the abdominal cavity
the fallopian tube
what is the name of the external female genitalia
vulva
what is the cervix
lower part of the uterus
what 5 structures make up the female pelvic region
ovaries fallopian tubes vulva cervix uterus
what support the position of the ovaries
ligaments
what is the name of the structure that is connected to the fallopian tubes
uterus
what structures are laterally connected to the uterus
the uterine tubes
what structure is located inferior to the uterus
vagina
what are the 3 parts of the uterus
fundus
body
cervix
what does the fundus of the uterus mark
entry of the uterine tube
what is the body of the uterus responsible for
implantation of the blastocyst
what is the normal position of the uterus
anti-flexed and anti-vented
how does the uterus lie against the bladder?
posterior superior
how does the uterus lie against the rectum
anterior to it
what medical problem can a retroverted uterus cause and why
prolapse due to increased abdominal pressure
what is the name of the ligament that lies on either side of the uterus and acts as a mesentry
the broad ligament
what is the broad ligament
double layer of peritonium that lies on either side of the uterus and acts as a mesentry
what does the broad ligament act as for the uterus
a mesentry
what ligament is a remnant of the gubernaculum
the round ligament
what is the fucntion of the round ligament
maintain the anti-vented position of the uterus
what is the role of the ovarian ligament
join the ovaries to the uterus
where is the cardinal ligament located
the base of the broad ligament
what is the name of the ligament that contains the uterine vessles
the cardinal ligament
what ligament extends from the cervix to he sacrum
uretro-sacral ligament
what lie in the border of the broad ligament
the uterine tubes
what are the names of the free edges that drape over the ovaries
fimbrea
what is the dialted part of the uterine tubes called
the ampulla
where do the ovaries mostly lie
in the ovarian fossa
where is the ovarian fossa located
between the internal and external iliac arteries
what are the ovaries posteriorly attached to
the broad ligament by a short mesentry
where does blood supply for the ovaire arise form
the abdominal aorta
where does the upper 2/3 of the vagina lie
in the pelvic cavity
where does the lower 1/3 of the vagina lie
in the perinium
what is the opening of the vagina/urethra called
vestibule
what structures are located on either side of the vestibule
labia minoca
what are 3 function of the vulva
sensory tissue during sexual intercourse
assist in micturition
protect internal urinary tract from infection
what is the mons pubis
subcutaneous fat pad
located anterior to pubic synphasis
what is the labia majora
hair bearing external skin folds
what is the labia minora
hairless fold within the labia majora
what does the labia minora form
head of the clitoris
what does the clitoris contain
3 bundles of erectile tissue
where does the clitoris lie
anterior limit of vestibule
