Pelvic and Reproductive Anatomy

Which of the following best describes the anatomical boundary formed by the tip of the coccyx and the intergluteal cleft?

A clinician is evaluating a patient with suspected pelvic floor dysfunction. Which muscle group is MOST directly involved in supporting the pelvic organs and resisting increases in intra-abdominal pressure?

The bulbospongiosus muscle contributes to clitoral erection in females and ejaculation/penile erection in males.

The ______ is a fibromuscular mass located in the midline of the perineum at the junction of the urogenital and anal triangles and serves as an attachment for perineal muscles.

Match the pelvic structure with its location:

During a difficult vaginal delivery, an obstetrician performs an episiotomy. If the incision extends posterolaterally from the vaginal opening, which muscle is MOST likely to be directly injured?

Identify the MOST accurate sequence of structures through which sperm pass from the testes to the external urethral meatus.

The rectouterine pouch (of Douglas) is the lowest point in the female peritoneal cavity and a common site for fluid accumulation.

Describe the clinical significance of the angle of inclination of the pelvis and how it is determined.

The ______ muscle is unique because it is composed of puborectalis, pubococcygeus and iliococcygeus.

A male patient presents with a varicocele (enlargement of the veins within the spermatic cord). Which venous structure is MOST likely affected?

The male and female embryos are morphologically distinct from the beginning of their development.

Describe the course of the round ligament of the uterus, and identify its homologue in the male anatomy.

The ______ diameter of the pelvic inlet has a typical measurement of 13 cm .

Match the following structures with the correct description.

During a pelvic examination, a physician palpates the ischial spines. What is the primary clinical significance of these bony landmarks?

In females, the ilioinguinal nerve passes through the inguinal canal along with the round ligament of the uterus

Describe the three layers of the uterine wall and their respective functions.

The ______ is the suspensory structure that attaches the ovary to the lateral pelvic wall.

Match the following structures found in the inguinal canal:

Damage to the iliococcygeus portion of the levator ani muscle is MOST likely to result in

The Perineal Body is located at the border of the anterior surface of the anus.

What are the borders of the perineum as defined by anatomical landmarks?

The Transverse diameter that exists in the Pelvic Outlet has a measurement of ______ cms.

Match the description to the anatomical location being described.

What is the relationship between the angle of inclination and the tip of the coccyx?

The sacrum and the Coccyx are both considered to be part of the Coxal Bone.

What are two other terms for the Pelvic Inlet?

The Levator Ani consists of three parts. Name two of these three parts (Puborectalis, Pubococcygeus, and ______ .

Match the definition to the anatomical location.

Which components are located in the male reproductive tract?

Sperm travels through the urethra.

What are common female reproductive organs that can be readily defined in a female laparoscopic procedure?

For embryology, the reference can be derived from Langman's medical embryology by T.W. Sadler and ______ Essential of Human Embryology