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?

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

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

Oocytes and associated follicular cells Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Follicular cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the uterine cavity?

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

What can vary from person to person?

The position of the ovaries Signup and view all the answers

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

Peritoneal cavity Signup and view all the answers

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

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization typically occur in the uterine tube?

Ampulla Signup and view all the answers

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

Anteverted and anteflexed Signup and view all the answers

What axes form the angulations of the uterus?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

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

Posterior fornix Signup and view all the answers

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

Ectocervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of malpositioning of the uterus?

Relaxation of the supporting structures and growths on the uterus Signup and view all the answers

Which structure releases the oocyte into the peritoneal cavity?

Uterine tube Signup and view all the answers

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

Inferior vesical artery Signup and view all the answers

Which major vein receives blood from the right ovary?

Inferior vena cava Signup and view all the answers

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

Dorsal nerve of the clitoris Signup and view all the answers

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

Cut the infundibulopelvic ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles overlie the corpora cavernosa and corpora spongiosa?

Ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus Signup and view all the answers

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

Pudendal nerve Signup and view all the answers

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

Posterior labial nerve Signup and view all the answers

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

L2 vertebra Signup and view all the answers

Which vein receives blood from the left ovary?

Left renal vein Signup and view all the answers

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

Greater vestibular (Bartholin’s) gland Signup and view all the answers

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

Round ligament of the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What runs between the layers of the broad ligament?

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

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

The ureter runs inferior to the uterine artery close to the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the ovarian artery?

Abdominal aorta 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?

Uterosacral ligament - Cardinal ligament 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?

Infundibulum ligament Signup and view all the answers

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