unit 8 Flashcards
which arteries are formed from the bifurcation of the aorta
common iliac arteries
what is the primary function of the external iliac artery
to supply most of the lower limbs
the external iliac artery becomes which artery below the inguinal ligament
common femoral artery
where does the IVC form
at the level of L4
which veins join to form the common iliac veins
internal & external iliac veins
at which level does the aorta bifurcate into the common iliac arteries
L4
which joint is formed by the anterior articulation of the pubis bones
pubic symphysis
which bone forms the prominent iliac crests in the pelvis
ilium
where does the femoral head articulate with the pelvis
in the acetabulum
what is the innermost layer of the uterus
endometrium
what are the 3 main layers of the uterus
perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium
what structure is described as the inferior, narrowed segment of the uterus
cervix
which 3 structures are considered part of the adnexa
ovaries, broad ligaments, fallopian tubes
which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for nourishing a developing fetus during pregnancy
uterus
which structure connects the uterus to the vagina
cervix
where are the ovaries typically located in the female pelvis
between the internal & external iliac vessels
which layer is the uterus is responsible for muscle contraction during labor
myometrium
how are gametes transported from the ovaries to the uterus
through the fallopian tubes
what term is used to describe the space between the external genitalia and the cervix of the uterus
vagina
which structure of the female pelvis is responsible for both reproductive & endocrine functions
ovaries
how does the prostate contribute to male reproductive function
secretes seminal fluid
which male reproductive structure is directly involved in the production of seminal fluid
prostate
from which structure does urine enter the urinary bladder
ureters
which part of the male reproductive system surrounds the urethra and secretes seminal fluid ?
prostate gland
which structure serves as the external instrument of urination & reproduction in males
penis
how does the prostate contribute to male reproductive function
secretes seminal fluid
what structure is responsible for sperm production in males
testes
what is the primary function of the urinary bladder
store urine
the seminal vesicles secrete fluid into which part of the male reproductive system
urethra
what is the term for the junction where the ureters enter the bladder
ureterovesical junction
which segment of the large bowel is located in the RLQ
cecum
what is the function of the appendix
maintaining gut flora
which part of the colon transitions across the anterior abdominal wall
transverse colon
the vermiform appendix extends from which portion of the large bowel
cecum
where does the descending colon begin
in the LUQ
which intestinal structure is located at the transition between the ileum & the large bowel
cecum
