Pelvis I

Question 0

where is a pudendal block given?

Answer 0

where the pudendal nerve crosses behind the ischial spine

Question 1

the pudendal nerve comes from ventral rami of _____ and winds around the back of the _____

Answer 1

S2, S3, S4 ischial spine

Question 2

cyclist’s palsy

Answer 2

compression of the perineal nerve

Question 3

the pelvic floor muscle is also called:

Answer 3

levator ani

Question 4

the pelvic floor muscle has __ openings in the male and __openings in the female

Answer 4

2, 3

Question 5

the pubo rectalis muscle is a major factor in _____

Answer 5

anal continence

Question 6

the area below the pelvic diaphragm is known as the ____

Answer 6

perineum

Question 7

the perineum is a ___ shaped space bounded by the ______

Answer 7

diamond pubic symphysis, ischial tuberosities, and the sacrum

Question 8

below the pelvic floor muscle is the ___, this acts to ___

Answer 8

urogenital (UG) diaphragm, suspend the external genitalia

Question 9

order from deep to superficial in perineum:

Answer 9

UG diaphragm muscles roots of external genitalia skin and superficial fascia

Question 10

what is located between the two layers of the fascia of the urogenital diaphragm?

Answer 10

Cowper’s glands

Question 11

dense area where 8 muscles intersect

Answer 11

perineal body

Question 12

episiotomy

Answer 12

cut a slit to avoid tears during delivery

Question 13

the prostate sits on the ____

Answer 13

UG diaphragm

Question 14

contents of the deep perineal pouch:

Answer 14

ug diaphragm, urethra, vagina

Question 15

contents of the superficial perineal pouch:

Answer 15

erectile structures that form clitoris, Bartholin’s glands (vestibular)

Question 16

the mother artery of the pelvis is the:

Answer 16

internal iliac

Question 17

the posterior division of the internal iliac gives rise to the ____

Answer 17

superior gluteal

Question 18

the anterior division of the internal iliac gives rise to the ____ (8)

Answer 18

umbilical, superior vesicle, inferior vesicle (vaginal), middle rectal, obturator, internal pudendal, inferior gluteal, uterine

Question 19

what is the position of the ureter in relation to the uterine artery?

Answer 19

“water under the bridge”

Question 20

the superficial inguinal nodes in the groin area are in the shape of a ___

Answer 20

T

Question 21

the superficial inguinal nodes travel to the deep inguinal nodes via the ___

Answer 21

saphenous opening

Question 22

the deep inguinal nodes travel to the external iliac nodes via the ___

Answer 22

femoral canal

Question 23

the lumbar plexus is formed from ventral rami of ___

Answer 23

L4 to S4