DR3 - Female Pelvis
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DR3 - Female Pelvis

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What is the main function of the uterine tube?

  • To transport oocyte to the uterus and allow transport of sperm to oocyte (correct)
  • To allow passage of menstrual blood and semen
  • To facilitate implantation of a fertilized oocyte
  • To house the developing embryo/fetus
  • Where are the ovaries typically located?

  • In the lumbar region
  • Deep within the true pelvis, close to the lateral pelvic walls (correct)
  • In the abdominal cavity
  • Outside the true pelvis
  • What is the function of the cervix?

  • To house the developing embryo/fetus
  • To allow passage of fluids out of the uterus and to seal the uterus during pregnancy (correct)
  • To facilitate implantation of a fertilized oocyte
  • To transport oocyte to the uterus
  • What is the function of the vaginal cavity?

    <p>To allow passage of menstrual blood and allow entry of the penis during sexual intercourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of the cortex region of the ovary?

    <p>Oocytes and associated follicular cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the medulla region of the ovary?

    <p>To act as a conduit for blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What develops from the somatic support cells in the developing gonad?

    <p>Follicular cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the uterine cavity?

    <p>To facilitate implantation of a fertilized oocyte and house the developing embryo/fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can vary from person to person?

    <p>The position of the ovaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cavity does the oocyte get released into before being collected by the uterine tube?

    <p>Peritoneal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone released by the corpus luteum aids in endometrial thickening?

    <p>Progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does fertilization typically occur in the uterine tube?

    <p>Ampulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical position of the uterus in the pelvic cavity?

    <p>Anteverted and anteflexed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What axes form the angulations of the uterus?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the vagina is closely related to the rectouterine pouch?

    <p>Posterior fornix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface of the cervix can be viewed during a speculum examination?

    <p>Ectocervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of malpositioning of the uterus?

    <p>Relaxation of the supporting structures and growths on the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure releases the oocyte into the peritoneal cavity?

    <p>Uterine tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the homologous artery to the uterine artery in males?

    <p>Inferior vesical artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major vein receives blood from the right ovary?

    <p>Inferior vena cava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the area of skin shown by Pin 1?

    <p>Dorsal nerve of the clitoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action could be performed to reduce the pain from the ovarian carcinoma?

    <p>Cut the infundibulopelvic ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscles overlie the corpora cavernosa and corpora spongiosa?

    <p>Ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the motor innervation of the bulbospongiosus and ischiocavernosus muscles?

    <p>Pudendal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the area of skin shown by Pin 2?

    <p>Posterior labial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the aorta at the level of?

    <p>L2 vertebra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein receives blood from the left ovary?

    <p>Left renal vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the gland that opens at the region shown by the asterisk?

    <p>Greater vestibular (Bartholin’s) gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the ligament that is derived from the gubernaculum and connects the uterus?

    <p>Round ligament of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What runs between the layers of the broad ligament?

    <p>Uterine tubes, Ovaries, ovarian ligaments, uterine and vaginal arteries and veins, and autonomic fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the ureter and the uterine artery?

    <p>The ureter runs inferior to the uterine artery close to the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the ovarian artery?

    <p>Abdominal aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two thick connective tissue structures that tether the uterus and cervix to the sacrum and lateral pelvic wall?

    <p>Uterosacral ligament - Cardinal ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the peritoneal region where the ovarian artery, ovarian vein, sympathetic fibres and associated visceral a^erents are located?

    <p>Infundibulum ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the ligament that connects the uterus and is derived from the gubernaculum?

    <p>Round ligament of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the structure that is deep to the infundibulum ligament?

    <p>Ovarian artery, ovarian vein, sympathetic fibres and associated visceral a^erents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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