Shelf: Pelvis Flashcards

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rectocele

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herniation (bulge) of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina.

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cystocele

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prolapsed bladder; woman’s bladder bulges into her vagina

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3
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rectovaginal septum

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separates the posterior surface of the vagina from the rectum

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4
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mesometrium

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Surrounds the uterus and is the largest subsection of the broad ligament. It runs laterally to cover the external iliac vessels, forming a distinct fold over them. The mesometrium also encloses the proximal part of the round ligament of the uterus

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Mesovarium

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Part of the broad ligament associated with the ovaries

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Mesosalpinx

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Originates superiorly to the mesovarium, enclosing the fallopian tubes.

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7
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Blood supply to the uterus

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uterine artery

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8
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Hysterosalpinograpm

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imaging tool to evaluate tubal patency and shape of uterine cavity

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9
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spermatic cord contents

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testicular artery 
panpiniform plexus of veins 
genital branch of genitofemoral N 
vas deferens 
processus vaginalis 
lymph vessels
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10
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Erection and Tumescence Innervatoin

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erection: stimulation of pelvic plexus and cavernous nerves (specifically, sacral parasympathetic)
sympathetic trunk: stimulates detumescence (specifically, thoracolumbar sympathetic pathway)

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11
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What are the muscles involved in erection?

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ischiocavernosus: “erector penis”; act as a pump to increase penile turgor
bulbospongiosum: propels ejaculate

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12
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What artery is responsible for penis engorgement?

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dorsal artery: engorgement of glans

bulbourethral artery: bulb & corpus spongiosum

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13
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Describe urinary extravasation

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Directing urinary extravasation from the bulbomembranous urethra is the firm attachment of the Buck’s fascia to the pubic rami and the ischial spines and tuberosities,
¡ This leads to directing spread onto the abdomen under Scarpa’s fascia and, by its continuity with the dartos layer, into the scrotum

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14
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Disruption fo the spongy urethra

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urine may extravasate into the superficiasl perineal pouch & anerior abdominal wall

will not extend into anal triangle b/c superficial perineal fascia

will not extend into thigh b/c of superficial perineal fascia

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15
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What are the sphincters for urethral and urinary continene?

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external urethral: voluntary

internal urethral: involuntary

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16
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Prostatic hyperplasia vs. malignancy

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The prostatic urethra travels through the prostate gland

Urinary retention occurs if the periurethral prostate is enlarge because it compresses the urethra