Pelvis Functions

Question 1

Pelvic floor function

Answer 1

Supports the pelvic visera, assists in eliminating waste and giving birth

Question 2

obturator internus function

Answer 2

Laterally rotate thigh at hip when extended; abduct thigh when flexed; postural control

Question 3

rectum function

Answer 3

Passage of feces out of digestive tract via anus

Question 4

ovary function

Answer 4

Produce oocyte/follicles/hormones

Question 5

uterine tube function

Answer 5

Transports oocyte into uterus, common site of fertilization

Question 6

uterus function

Answer 6

Supports development of infant from embryo to neonate

Question 7

cervix function

Answer 7

Superior part of birth canal

Question 8

vagina function

Answer 8

Reception of sperm to uterus for fertilization, passage of infant during birth, passage of shed uterine lining during menstruation

Question 9

labia majora function

Answer 9

Protect the clitoris/urethral/vaginal openings

Question 10

labia minora function

Answer 10

Provides mechanical protection and secretes oils/mucus to protect the clitoris/urethral/vaginal openings

Question 11

clitoris function

Answer 11

Sexual arousal, sexual functioning

Question 12

testis function

Answer 12

Produces sperm

Question 13

epididymis function

Answer 13

Site of sperm maturation

Question 14

ductus deferens function

Answer 14

Transports sperm from epididymis of testis to the ejaculatory duct and prostatic urethra

Question 15

prostate function

Answer 15

Produces components of semen

Question 16

seminal vesicle function

Answer 16

Produces components of semen

Question 17

scrotum function

Answer 17

Contains, supports, protects testes

Question 18

penis function

Answer 18

Delivery of sperm into vagina, sexual arousal/functioning, elimination of urine

Question 19

bladder function

Answer 19

Store urine, contract to release urine

Question 20

urethra function

Answer 20

Drains bladder