reproductive organs

Question 1

what is the pelvic cavity

Answer 1

cavity between the line that links sacrum to pubic tubercle and the sling of muscles that comprise the perineum

Question 2

what is the perineum

Answer 2

muscle sling in the pelvic cavity

Question 3

boundaries of the pelvic cavity

Answer 3

anterior: pubic symphysis
posterior: coccyx
lateral: ischial tuberosities
anterolateral: ischiopubic ramus
posterolateral: sacrotuberous ligament

Question 4

what are the divisions of the perineum

Answer 4

anal triangle and urogenital triangle

Question 5

what portion of the perineum is the anal triangle, how many openings, and purpose

Answer 5

-posterior portion
-one opening - anal canal
-maintains the angle of the rectum to maintain bowel movements

Question 6

what portion of perineum is the urogenital triangle, how many openings

Answer 6

-anterior portion
-1 opening males - urethra, 2 openings female - urethra and vaginal canal

Question 7

what is the pelvic diaphragm

Answer 7

levator ani and coccygeal muscles

Question 8

function of levator ani

Answer 8

lifts pelvic floor

Question 9

what is the perineal membrane and its function

Answer 9

-fascial structure attached to pubic arch
-provides structural supports and attachment for genitalia and muscles

Question 10

what is the trigone made up of

Answer 10

2 openings of ureters and internal urethral orifice

Question 11

what do the testes produce

Answer 11

immature sperm

Question 12

what structure brings sperm to maturity

Answer 12

epididymus

Question 13

what does the ductus deferens join

Answer 13

seminal vesicle

Question 14

what forms the ejaculatory duct

Answer 14

ductus deferens and seminal vesicle

Question 15

what does the seminal vesicle produce and function

Answer 15

alkaline secretion to protect sperm

Question 16

what structure inferior to the bladder does the urethra pass through

Answer 16

prostate gland

Question 17

what does the prostate gland produce and function

Answer 17

secretion that contributes to sperm mobility and viability

Question 18

what are the 3 cylinders of erectile tissue

Answer 18

2 corpora canvernosa
1 corpus spongiosum

Question 19

which cylinder of the penis has spaces that fills with blood

Answer 19

corpora cavernosa

Question 20

what does the corpus spongiosum contain and what does it form at the end and base

Answer 20

-contains spongy urethra
-forms glans at the end and bulb at the base

Question 21

path of sperm

Answer 21

testicle
epididymus
ductus deferens
ampulla of ductus deferens
seminal vesicle
ejaculatory duct
prostatic urethra

Question 22

where are the prostate, bladder, seminal vesicle, and rectum relative to eachother

Answer 22

prostate is inferior to bladder
seminal vesicle is posterior to bladder and anterior ot rectum
rectum is posterior to all

Question 23

where are the uterus, bladder, ovaries, and rectum relative to each other

Answer 23

ovaries are posterior to uterus
uterus is between bladder (anterior) and rectum (posterior)

Question 24

what does the egg go through in order from ovary

Answer 24

ovary
fimbrae
infundibulum
ampulla
isthmus
uterus

Question 25

what structures hold the ovaries in place

Answer 25

mesovarium
suspensory ligament
ovarian ligament

Question 26

what does the broad ligament do

Answer 26

limits movement of uterus