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Anatomy-Pelvis
Based on BRS Questions
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09/19/2009

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Term
Cancer can spread directly to labia majora in lymphatics which follow which ligament?
Definition
Round ligament of the uterus
Term
The left testicular vein drains into what vein?
Definition
Left Renal Vein
Term
The right testicular vein drains into what vein?
Definition
Inferior Vena Cava
Term
Knife wound above piriformis would damage which nerve?
Definition
Superior gluteal nerve (Leaves pelvis through greater sciatic foramen, above piriformis)
Term
Which ligament passes through inguinal canal in women?
Definition
Round ligament of uterus
Term
Pelvic splanchnic nerves carry which type of fibers?
Definition
Preganglionic parasympathetic general visceral efferent fibers.
(synapse in ganglia of inferior hypogastric plexus and in terminal ganglia of walls of pelvic organs)
Term
What structure runs under the uterine artery near the cervix and can be accidentally ligated in surgery?
Definition
Ureter
Term
Pelvic diaphragm is formed by which muscles?
Definition
Levator ani and coccygeus muscles
Term
Sacral splanchnic nerves consist of which type of fibers?
Definition
Primarily preganglionic sympathetic neurons. (Also contain GVA fibers)
Term
Which lobe of the prostate gland is commonly involved with benign prostatic hypertrophy?
Definition
Middle lobe
Term
Where would a needle be placed to aspirate abnormal fluid in rectouterine pouch (cul-de-sac of Douglas)?
Definition
A needle should be inserted through posterior fornix, just below the posterior lip of the cervix while patient is in supine position.
Term
The superficial inguinal nodes receive lymph from which structures?
Definition
Scrotum, penis, buttocks, labium majus, and the lower parts of the vagina and anal canal.
Term
Tumor between arcuate pubic ligament and transverse perineal ligament would affect which structures?
Definition
Deep dorsal vein, dorsal artery, and dorsal nerve of penis
Term
Perineal body is attachment for which muscles?
Definition
Bulbospongiosus, the superficial and deep transverse perineal muscles and sphincter ani externus muscles.
Term
Where is the greater vestibular gland located?
Definition
Superficial perineal space between the inferior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm and the membranous layer of the superficial perineal fascia.
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