nerves & muscles in lower limbs, pelvic cavity & organs

Question 1

where does the male reproductive system lie?

Answer 1

in the pelvis

Question 2

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

Answer 2

testes 
epididymis
prostate 
penis 
bulbo-urethal glands
seminal vesicles 
ejaculatory ducts 
vas deferens

Question 3

what is the ductus deferens

Answer 3

the vas deferens

Question 4

what is the vas defernes responsible for conveying

Answer 4

the sperm from the epididymis to the ampulla

Question 5

where does the vas deferenes start

Answer 5

from the deep inguinal ring

Question 6

what does the vas deferens medially cross

Answer 6

the side of the pelvis

Question 7

what structure does the vas deferens enter once turned medially

Answer 7

the bladder

Question 8

what is the ampulla of the penis

Answer 8

the dialated part of the vas deferens

Question 9

what structures lie medial to the ampulla of the penis

Answer 9

the seminal vesicles

Question 10

what joining terminates the ductus deferens

Answer 10

joining the duct of seminal vesicles

Question 11

what does the joining of the duct of seminal vesicles form

Answer 11

the ejaculatory duct

Question 12

what structure is responsible for producing the constituents of semen

Answer 12

the seminal vesicles

Question 13

true/false

the seminal vesicles store spermatozoa

Answer 13

FALSE

secretes thick alkaline fluid that forms the bulk of seminal fluid

Question 14

what is the function of the ejaculatory duct

Answer 14

delivery os sperm into the urethra

Question 15

does the vas deferens pass under/over the urethra?

Answer 15

over the urethra

water (urethra) under the bridge

Question 16

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

Answer 16

the prostate

Question 17

how many zones in the prostate?

Answer 17

3

Question 18

what are the names of the 3 zones in the prostate

Answer 18

central zone
transitional zone
peripheral zone

Question 19

where does cancer of the prostate commonly metastases to and why

Answer 19

the vertebral bodies

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

Question 20

what structure does the venous drainage of the prostate communicate with

Answer 20

the azygous vein

Question 21

what structure is completely encompassed by the prostate?

Answer 21

urethra

Question 22

what condition can stop urine flow of the urethra

Answer 22

benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 23

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

Answer 23

unable to pass urine

Question 24

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

Answer 24

corpora canvenosa

Question 25

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

Answer 25

corpus spongosium

Question 26

what is the end of the penis called

Answer 26

glans penis

Question 27

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

Answer 27

urethra

Question 28

where is the internal urethral meatus located

Answer 28

bladder

Question 29

where is the external urethral meatus located

Answer 29

glans penis

Question 30

what is urinary retention

Answer 30

inability to pass urine

Question 31

what is emergency treatment for urinary retension

Answer 31

urinary catheterisation

Question 32

what 3 places is it difficult to pass a catherter

Answer 32

neck of bladder fossa of glans penis perineal membrane

Question 33

what is urinary incontinence

Answer 33

inability to store urine

Question 34

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

Answer 34

the fallopian tube

Question 35

what is the name of the external female genitalia

Answer 35

vulva

Question 36

what is the cervix

Answer 36

lower part of the uterus

Question 37

what 5 structures make up the female pelvic region

Answer 37

``` ovaries fallopian tubes vulva cervix uterus ```

Question 38

what support the position of the ovaries

Answer 38

ligaments

Question 39

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

Answer 39

uterus

Question 40

what structures are laterally connected to the uterus

Answer 40

the uterine tubes

Question 41

what structure is located inferior to the uterus

Answer 41

vagina

Question 42

what are the 3 parts of the uterus

Answer 42

fundus body cervix

Question 43

what does the fundus of the uterus mark

Answer 43

entry of the uterine tube

Question 44

what is the body of the uterus responsible for

Answer 44

implantation of the blastocyst

Question 45

what is the normal position of the uterus

Answer 45

anti-flexed and anti-vented

Question 46

how does the uterus lie against the bladder?

Answer 46

posterior superior

Question 47

how does the uterus lie against the rectum

Answer 47

anterior to it

Question 48

what medical problem can a retroverted uterus cause and why

Answer 48

prolapse due to increased abdominal pressure

Question 49

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

Answer 49

the broad ligament

Question 50

what is the broad ligament

Answer 50

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

Question 51

what does the broad ligament act as for the uterus

Answer 51

a mesentry

Question 52

what ligament is a remnant of the gubernaculum

Answer 52

the round ligament

Question 53

what is the fucntion of the round ligament

Answer 53

maintain the anti-vented position of the uterus

Question 54

what is the role of the ovarian ligament

Answer 54

join the ovaries to the uterus

Question 55

where is the cardinal ligament located

Answer 55

the base of the broad ligament

Question 56

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

Answer 56

the cardinal ligament

Question 57

what ligament extends from the cervix to he sacrum

Answer 57

uretro-sacral ligament

Question 58

what lie in the border of the broad ligament

Answer 58

the uterine tubes

Question 59

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

Answer 59

fimbrea

Question 60

what is the dialted part of the uterine tubes called

Answer 60

the ampulla

Question 61

where do the ovaries mostly lie

Answer 61

in the ovarian fossa

Question 62

where is the ovarian fossa located

Answer 62

between the internal and external iliac arteries

Question 63

what are the ovaries posteriorly attached to

Answer 63

the broad ligament by a short mesentry

Question 64

where does blood supply for the ovaire arise form

Answer 64

the abdominal aorta

Question 65

where does the upper 2/3 of the vagina lie

Answer 65

in the pelvic cavity

Question 66

where does the lower 1/3 of the vagina lie

Answer 66

in the perinium

Question 67

what is the opening of the vagina/urethra called

Answer 67

vestibule

Question 68

what structures are located on either side of the vestibule

Answer 68

labia minoca

Question 69

what are 3 function of the vulva

Answer 69

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

Question 70

what is the mons pubis

Answer 70

subcutaneous fat pad | located anterior to pubic synphasis

Question 71

what is the labia majora

Answer 71

hair bearing external skin folds

Question 72

what is the labia minora

Answer 72

hairless fold within the labia majora

Question 73

what does the labia minora form

Answer 73

head of the clitoris

Question 74

what does the clitoris contain

Answer 74

3 bundles of erectile tissue

Question 75

where does the clitoris lie

Answer 75

anterior limit of vestibule