Perineum 1 (43)
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stevenypark Plus on October 14, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Why is the bladder not completely enclosed by peritoneum? | peritoneum prevents expansion |
| What part of the bladder is covered by peritoneum? | superior portion |
| Into what structure does the ureter enter the bladder? | trigone (non-contracting portion) |
| What area/structure is closest to the posterior fornix? | rectouterine pouch |
| Which fornix is in close contact with the peritoneal cavity? |  posterior fornix |
| What are 2 terms used to describe a "normal" uterus? | anteverted anteflexed |
| What 2 axes form the angle of anteflexion? |  axis of uterine body axis of cervix |
| What 2 axes form the angle of anteversion? | axis of cervix axis of vagina |
| What are 2 terms that describe a uterus that is not on top of the bladder? | retroverted retroflexed |
| What ligament attaches the pubis to the cervix? |  pubocervical ligaments |
| What ligament attaches the uterus to the sacrum? | uterosacral ligaments |
| What is another name of the left and right transverse cervical ligaments? | cardinal ligaments |
| What is the most stable part of the uterus? | cervix |
| Is the vagina in or out of the pelvis? | 1/2 in the pelvis 1/2 out of the pelvis |
| What is the widest part of the vas deferens? | ampulla |
| In the male, what structure lies between the urinary bladder and the rectum? |  seminal vesicles |
| What 2 structures form the ejaculatory duct? |  seminal vesicle vas deferens |
| Into which part of the urethra does the ejaculatory duct empty into? | prostatic part of the urethra |
| In a male, what 2 structures make up the "bridge over water?" | vas deferens ureter |
| In what structure does the sperm mature? | epididymis |
| Where is the median lobe of the prostate located in relation to the ejaculatory ducts? | between the 2 ejaculatory ducts |
| Which lobe of the prostate is often associated with cancer? | posterior prostatic lobe |
| Which lobe of the prostate is most easily palpated? | posterior prostatic lobe |
| Is the posterior fornix of the vagina in direct contact with peritoneum? | YES |
| Which lobes of the prostate lie lateral to each ejaculatory duct? | lateral lobes of the prostate |
| Name 5 ligaments that must be severed in order to remove the uterus but leave the ovaries | transverse cervical uterosacrals pubocervicals round ovarian |
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