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The anal canal is enclosed by what 2 sphincters?

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  • External anal sphincter - Internal anal sphincter
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What is the name of the folds within the rectum?

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Transverse rectal folds

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The rectum is enclosed by what two junctions?

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  • rectosigmoid junction
  • anorectal junction
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Arteries of the rectum

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  • Superior rectal a
  • Internal iliac a: middle rectal; internal pudendal a.
  • Inferior rectal a. (Off of internal pudendal a.)
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What artery supplies the anorectal junction and anal canal?

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Inferior rectal a. off of the internal pudendal a. off of the internal iliac a.

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Superior rectal v (drain IMV->Poral system) forms a portal caval anastomosis with what plexus?

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External and internal rectal venous plexus: supplied by internal iliac-> middle rectal vein, internal pudendtal v -> inferior rectal vein

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Sympathetics of the rectum

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Lumbar splanchnic nn.

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Parasympathetics of the rectum?

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pelvic splanchnic nn (S2-4)

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Visceral pain of rectum

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Below pain line: follow parasympathetic pathway (pelvic splanchnic nn. S2-4)

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Blood supply to ureters

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Multiple branches from renal a.; gonadal a.; internal iliac a.

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Where does the bladder lie in adults? in Infants/young children?

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Adults: within the pelvic cavity

Infants/youn children: Abdomen

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What fascia surround the bladder?

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endopelvic fascia

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What ligament connect the urethra from the bladder to the levator ani muscles

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lateral ligament of bladder

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What is the base/posterior surface of the bladder called

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Fundus

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Apex of the bladder has what ligament attached to it?

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Median umbilical ligament

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The areas where the ureters enter the bladder are referred to as?

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ureteric orifices

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The area where the urethra exits the bladder is referred to as ?

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internal urethral orifice

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What is the triangular space created by the ureteric orifices and urethra in the bladder?

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Trigone

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What muscle surrounds the bladder?

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Detrusor m

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Sympathetic innervation of the bladder

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lumbar splanchnic nn

Purpose:

  • maintain tonic contraction to allow filling
  • contract internal sphincter during ejaculation
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What is the importance of the visceral reflexive afferents of the bladder?

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detect fullness of bladder

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Parasympathetics of bladder; purpose?

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Pelvic splanchnic nerves (S2-4)

Purpose

  • motor to contract detrusor m.
  • Inhibit internal urethral sphincter
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Visceral afferent: Pain of bladder

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  • Portions above pain line (intraperitoneal): follow sympathetic pathway
  • Portions below pain line (subperitoneal): Follow parasympathetic pathway
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Arteries of the bladder

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  • Umbilical a
  • Superior vesical aa.
  • Inferior vesical a.
  • Prostatic branch (in male)
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Is the distance between the internal urethral orifice and external urethral orifice longer in males or females?
Longer in males
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Identify a and b
a. Ovary b. Ovarian Ligament
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Identify c and d
c. Fimbriae d. Fallopian tube
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Identify e and f
e. suspensory ligament of ovary f. broad ligament
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The broad ligament of the uterus contains what 3 parts?
* Mesosalpinx * Mesovarium * Mesometrium
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Uterus is composed of what three tissue layers?
1. Perimetrium (superificial) 2. Myometrium 3. Endometrium
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What is the point where the uterus and fallopian tubes meet?
Uterine horn
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What is the superior portion of the uterus called?
Fundus of uterus
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What is the name for the divide between the body of the uterus and the cervix?
Isthmus
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Name the proximal and distal narrowing area of the cervical canal
Internal os: between uterus and cervix External os: between cervix and vagina
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Identify 6 and 7
6: Anterior vaginal fornix 7: Posterior vaginal fornix
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What area lies between labia minora at the entrance to the vagina?
Vestibule of vagina
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What is a culdocentesis
inserting a needle through the posterior vaginal fornix and into the rectouterine pouch
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Uterine blood supply
* Ovarian a. * Uterine a. * Vaginal a. * Internal pudendal a. \* Hysterectomy: all arteries must be ligated
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Innervation: Ovaries and Uterine tubes
Sympathetic: lumbar splanchnic nn. Parasympathetic: pelvic splanchnic nn. Pain: aobe pain line: follows sympathetic pathway
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reflexive visceral afferent follows what pathway in the ovaries and uterine tubes?
Follows parasympathetic pathway (pelvic splanchnic nn)
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Sympathetic and parasympathetics of Uterus
Sympathetic: Lumbar/Sacral splanchnic nn. Parasympathetic: Pelvic splanchnic nn
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Pain and non pain pathway in uterus
Pain * Fundus and body (intraperitoneal): follows sympathetic pathway * Cervix (subperitoneal) - follows parasympathetic pathway
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Sympathetic, parasympathetic, pain, and non pain of vagina
Sympathetics: Lumbar splanchnic nn. Parasympathetics: Pelvic splanchnic nn. Pain and non-pain visceral afferent (subperitoneal): Follows parasympathetic pathway
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Perineal (inferior) part of the vagina gets what sort of innervation?
somatic-pudendal n.
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What is the function of the ductus vas deferens
Transports sperm
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What is the thickened portion of the vas deferens prior to the prostate
ampula of vas deferens
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What is the function of the seminal gland?
Secretes a thick alkaline high fructose fluid and a coagulating agent that mixes with the sperm ## Footnote \* palpable if infected and enlarged
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What is the function of the ejaculatory duct?
Transfer sperm and seminal fluid to prostatic urethra
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What is the function of the prostate?
Secretes a thin milky fluid that combines with the sperm and seminal fluid to create semen
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Prostate can be sectioned into 3 zones, name them
* Anterior muscular zone: between urethra and anterior aspect of prostate * Central (internal) zone: between ejaculatory ducts and rectum * Peripheral zone
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia (BPH)
* Common after middle age * Usually caused by enlargement of central zone * Obstruction of internal urethral orifice Storage symptoms * urinary frequency * urgency * urgency incontinence * nocturia Voiding symptoms * urinary stream hesitancy; intermittency, straining to void, dribbling
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Prostatic CA
* Common in men \>55 * Usually develops in posterolateral region * Prostatectomy: may affect nerves of prostatic plexus -\> impotence
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Function of bulbourethral glands
secrete a mucus-like fluid that enters the urethra during sexual arousal
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The testicular artery supplies what structures?
ureters, testes, epididymis
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The inferior vesical aa supply what structures?
Bladder; ductus deferens; seminal vesicles; prostate
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What plexus supplies the veins of the male pelvic viscera
Prostatic venous plexus * communicates with vertebral venous plexus * Pathway for metastasis of cancer cells
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Sympathetic and Parasympathetic innervation of male pelvic viscera
Sympathetics: lumbar splanchnic nn Parasympathetics: pelvic splanchnic nn
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What innervation accounts for erection?
parasympathetics: cavernous n.
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What innervation accounts for ejaculation?
sympathetics: contract internal urethral sphincter; stimulates contraction and secretion

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