30 Questions
Which nerve provides innervation and vascular support to the external female genitalia?
Pudendal nerve
Which structure of the vulva acts as sensory tissue during sexual intercourse?
Clitoris
What is the function of the vulva in relation to micturition?
Directs the flow of urine
What is the purpose of the labia majora during pregnancy?
To provide bulk and support to the vulva
Which layer of the anterior abdominal wall continues inferiorly onto the perineum as Colles fascia?
Scarpa's fascia
Which layer of the anterior abdominal wall is predominantly fatty and provides substance to the mons pubis and labia majora?
Camper's fascia
Which layer of the anterior abdominal wall is described as the primary fascia or aponeurosis?
Primary fascia
Which layer of the anterior abdominal wall is described as the deepest layer that blends with the fat of the ischioanal fossa?
Subcutaneous layer
Which layer of the anterior abdominal wall contains the rectus sheath?
Primary fascia
Which blood vessels supply the anterior abdominal wall muscles and fascia?
Inferior deep epigastric vessels
Which nerve innervates the skin of the mons pubis, upper labia majora, and medial upper thigh?
Ilioinguinal nerve
Which incision during cesarean delivery may result in laceration of the inferior epigastric vessels?
Maylard incision
Which nerve supplies the anterior section of the vulva?
Genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve
Which gland measures 0.5 to 1 cm in diameter and lies inferior to the vestibular bulb?
Bartholin gland
What is the composition of the hymen?
Elastic and collagenous connective tissue
Which layer of the vagina provides protection and is lubricated by cervical mucus?
Stratified squamous epithelium
What separates the upper fourth of the vagina from the rectum?
Cul-de-sac
Which artery contributes to the blood supply of the posterior vaginal wall?
Middle rectal artery
Which lymph nodes primarily drain lymphatics from the lower third of the vagina?
Inguinal lymph nodes
What is the arterial supply to the vagina?
Uterine and vaginal arteries
Which muscle forms the perineal body?
Perineal membrane
What is the function of the external anal sphincter?
Keeps the anal canal closed at rest
What is the composition of the cervix?
Collagen, elastin, proteoglycans, smooth muscle
During pregnancy, which internal generative organ remains unchanged?
Uterus
What is the function of the round ligament?
Anchors medially to the uterus and upper vagina
Which lymph nodes drain the cervix?
Internal iliac nodes
Where does the right ovarian vein empty into?
Vena cava
Which structure is the male homologue of the female ovaries?
Testis
Which part of the female reproductive tract has a stratified squamous epithelium lining?
Vagina
Which nerves provide sympathetic innervation to the ovaries?
Ovarian plexus
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the anterior triangle, focusing on the urethra and its measurements, lining, blood supply, and innervation. This quiz is based on information from McGraw-Hill Education's "Anatomy of the Anterior Triangle" textbook.
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