Pelvis Flashcards
Location of bladder
¨Posterior & superior to pubic bones
¨Retropubic space (of Retzuis)






Location of rectum
Begins at rectosigmoidal junction
Anterior to S3
What muscle directly supports ampulla of rectum
Levator Ani
Where and what causes the perineal flexure
At anorectal junction
Puborectalis muscle

Circular muscular coat of rectum
Internal anal sphincter, Surrounds upper 2/3rd anal canal
Innervation of internal anal sphincter
Innervated by autonomic nerves:
Sympathetic fibers stimulate contraction
Parasympathetic fibers inhibit contraction
Identify. Location and innervation?




What is the pectinate line
Serrated line
Formed by inferior limit of anal valves
Junction of superior anal canal (visceral) and inferior anal canal (somatic)
Blood supply, lymphatics, and innervation below and above pectinate line

What attaches ovary to uterus
Proper ligament of ovary (a fibromuscular cord)
Ridge of peritoneum over ovarian vessels, lymphatics, & nerves as they travel along posterior abdominal wall
Infundibulopelvic ligament (Suspensory ligament of ovary)


Adnexia of uterus include:
Ovaries
Uterine tubes
Ligaments




Layers of uterus

Tethers uterus, passes through inguinal canal, and anchors to labia majora
Round ligament of uterus


Is there peritoneum between vagina and bladder? Vagina and rectum?
NO
In both males and females, pelvic peritoneum covers:
Anterior & lateral surfaces of upper 1/3rd rectum
Anterior surface of middle 1/3rd rectum
Superior surface of bladder
























