Pelvis 2 (reproduction)

Question 1

what order does sperm travel through from site of production to origin out the male reproductive system ?

Answer 1

seminiferous tubules rete testes head of epididymis tail of epididymis vas deferens ampulla of vas defrens ejaculatory duct prostatic urethra membranous urethra spongy urethra

Question 2

The penis is composed of 3 masses of tissue, 1 singular & 2 paired. name the columns of tissue.

Answer 2

corpus spongiosum (singular) corpora cavernosa

Question 3

In which mass of tissue doe the urethra run in the penis?

Answer 3

corpus spongiosum

Question 4

A slit like opening can be found at the distal tip of the glans penis, what does this opening represent ?

Answer 4

external urethral orifice

Question 5

The male urethra is divided into four parts what are the names of each part ?

Answer 5

intramural (preprostatic) prostatic intermediate (membranous) spongy (penile)

Question 6

which part of the male urethra is associated with the autonomically innervated internal urethral sphincter ?

Answer 6

intramural urethra

Question 7

what are the 2 functions of the internal urethral sphincter?

Answer 7

prevent semen from entering the bladder during ejaculation prohibiting the release of urine

Question 8

what part of the male urethral is associated with voluntary external urethral sphincter?

Answer 8

intermediate urethra

Question 9

what is the main function of the external urethral sphincter ?

Answer 9

contraction controls urinary continence

Question 10

Just superior to the prostate gland the ductus defrens unites with the seminal duct to form what ?

Answer 10

the ejactulatory duct

Question 11

what is the collective function of the prostate gland &cell the seminal vesicles?

Answer 11

semen production

Question 12

Into which part of the male urethra do the ejaculatory ducts open ?

Answer 12

prostatic urethra

Question 13

what are the 3 parts of the uterine tube ?

Answer 13

infundibulum ampulla isthmus

Question 14

what are 3 parts that comprise of the uterus ?

Answer 14

funds, body, cervix

Question 15

The angle that the uterus makes with the vagina is termed ?

Answer 15

anteversion

Question 16

the anterior angle that is formed between the uterus & the cervix is termed?

Answer 16

anteflexion

Question 17

The uterus comes to lie directly on top of what structure ?

Answer 17

the bladder

Question 18

In females what structures are enclosed in the broad ligament

Answer 18

ovaries, uterine tubes, uterine arteries & ovarian arteries

Question 19

what vessels are found in the the suspensory ligament ?

Answer 19

ovarian artery ovarian vein, ovarian nerve plexus & lymphatic vessels

Question 20

what are the 2 groups of ligaments attaching to the cervix ?

Answer 20

transverse cervical ligaments uterosacral ligaments

Question 21

which cervical ligament is palpable on rectal examination ?

Answer 21

uterosacral ligamanets

Question 22

In females there peritoneum reflects across: bladder uterus & rectum, therefore there is 2 pouches, what are the names?

Answer 22

between the bladder & uterus: vesicouterine pouch between uterus & rectum: rectouterine pouch

Question 23

what is the male peritoneal pouch called?

Answer 23

rectovesical pouch

Question 24

how many umbilical arteries are there?

Answer 24

2

Question 25

how many umbilical veins are there ?

Answer 25

1

Question 26

which never innervates the majority of the perineum ?

Answer 26

pudendal nerve

Question 27

there are two openings in the female urogenital triangle, what two structures pass though?

Answer 27

vagina and urethra

Question 28

In which pouch is the external urethral sphincter located ?

Answer 28

deep perineal pouch

Question 29

in the male, where is the internal urethral sphincter found ?

Answer 29

in the neck of the bladder

Question 30

to which lymph nodes does each different part of the rectum & anal canal drain ? superior rectum inferior rectum and anal canal about the pectinate line anal canal below the pectinateline

Answer 30

superior rectum: pararectal lymph node inferior rectum and anal canal above the pectinate line: internal iliac lymph node anal canal below the pectinate line: superficial inguinal lymph nodes

Question 31

To which lymph nodes does each predominantly drain ? uterus (body, fundus), ovaries, cervix

Answer 31

uterus body: external iliac nodes fundus: aortic nodes ovaries: para-aortic nodes cervix: internal iliac nodes

Question 32

To which lymph nodes does each predominantly drain ? testes prostate

Answer 32

testes: para-aortic nodes prostate: obturator & internal iliac

Question 33

To which lymph nodes does each predominantly drain ? superior and inferior bladder?

Answer 33

superior: external iliac inferior: internal iliac

Question 34

name the glands which lie intro-posterior to bladder in male?

Answer 34

seminal vesicles

Question 35

name the mass of tissue in the penis through which the urethra passes?

Answer 35

corpus spongiosum

Question 36

The testicular artery is a branch of which major artery? Where does it branch from this major artery

Answer 36

Lateral aorta just below renal artery ~L1

Question 37

To which group of lymph nodes does lymph from the testes drain

Answer 37

Para-aortic nodes around the origin of the testicular artery located just below origin of renal artery

Question 38

Name the mesentery related to the ovary and uterus, formed by folds of peritoneum

Answer 38

The broad ligament

Question 39

Which part of the uterus is known as the fundus

Answer 39

Superior part where uterine tubes attach

Question 40

Which arteries can be found between the folds of the broad ligament?

Answer 40

Ovarian artery, uterine artery

Question 41

In which region of the prostate gland does cancer most commonly develop

Answer 41

Posterolateral (can be felt on rectal examination)

Question 42

Between which two pelvic structures is the uterovesical pouch located?

Answer 42

The uterus and the bladder

Question 43

What role does the round ligament and the broad ligament have in supporting the uterus within the pelvic cavity?

Answer 43

none

Question 44

Which anatomical structures, palpable on intravaginal examination, can help indicate the position of the pudendal nerve

Answer 44

Ischial spine and Sacrospinous ligament

Question 45

Rupture of the spongy urethra in men may lead to accumulation of blood and urine where

Answer 45

Superficial perineal pouch and anterior abdominal wall

Question 46

Name structures found in the deep perineal pouch.

Answer 46

Membranous urethra (male), ischioanal fossa, external urethral sphincter, bulbourethral glands.

Question 47

The sciatic nerve lies deep to which muscle within the true pelvis

Answer 47

Piriformis

Question 48

Which ligaments provide the main ligamentous support to stabilise the position of the uterus in the pelvis? Which muscle helps this activity

Answer 48

Transverse cervical (cardinal), uterosacral; levator ani