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| complete duplication of the vagina, cervix, and uterine horns |
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| two uterine horns that are fused at two cervices |
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| Uterus bicornis unicollis |
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| two uterine horns that are fused at one cervix |
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| marked by a midline myometrial septum within the endometrial canal |
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| one mullerian duct develops, forming a single uterine horn and a uterine tube continuous with one cervix and vagina |
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- Mons Pubis
- urethral opening
- vestibule of the vagina
- anus
- clitoris
- labia majora
- labia minora
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| The female pelvis is part of which cavity? |
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| What are the 2 major regions of the female pelvis? |
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| What is the linea terminalis? |
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| an imaginary line that separates the true and false pelvis |
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- cavity of the uterus
- uterine fundus
- fallopian tube
- ovary
- ovarian ligament
- endocervix (labeled twice, 2nd one is more accurate)
- cervix
- vagina
- lateral fornix
- ectocervix
- endocervix
- endometrium
- myometrium
- fimbriae
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| How many bones are in the female pelvis? |
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Definition
4
*2-innominates
1- sacrum
1- coccyx |
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| The false pelvis includes what muscles? |
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Definition
R- rectus abdominus
I- iliacus
P- psoas |
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| What is the purpose for muscles in the true pelvis? |
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Definition
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| Why is it important to be able to identify muscles? |
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Definition
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| What muscles comprise the "pelvic diaphragnm"? |
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pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus (levator ani)
and coccygeus |
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Term
| Which muscles may be seen on either side of the bladder? |
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Definition
| iliopsoas and opturator internus |
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Term
| What muscles attach to the greater trochanter? |
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Definition
| piriformis and orturator internus |
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Term
| Describe the sonographic appearance of pelvic muscles. |
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Definition
-typically appear hypoechoic to the pelvic organs
-linear striations can be seen when you have a long view of the muscle
*review pg. 274 Curry/Tempkin |
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Term
What are the Suspensory ligaments?
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Definition
Infundibulopelvic (suspensory) ligament
Mesovarian ligament
Cardinal ligament
Uterosacral
Round ligament
Broad ligament
Ovarian ligament |
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| What does the infundibulopelvic ligament connect? |
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Definition
| connects lateral side of ovary to pelvic wall |
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| Where is the mesovarium, and what does it do? |
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Definition
| extends from the posterior aspect of the broad ligament to the ovarian hilum. It anchors the ovary |
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Term
| Where is the cardinal ligament located and what does it do? |
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Definition
extend from upper cervix and isthmus to the obturator fascia at the lateral walls of the pelvis
Provides support for the cervix |
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Term
Where is the uterosacral ligament and what does it do?
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Definition
extends from the posterior aspect of the cervix around the lateral walls of the rectum to the sacrum.
It provides support for cervix |
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| Where is the round ligament and what does it do? |
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Definition
originates at the uterine cornu and courses within the broad ligament to the anterolateral pelvic wall.
provides support to uterus |
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| Where is the broad ligament and what does it do? |
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Definition
extends from the uterine cornua to the lateral pelvic walls.
provide minimal support for the uterus |
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Term
| Where are the ovarian ligaments and what do they do? |
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Definition
| supports the medial aspect of the ovary to the uterine cornu. it lies within the folds of the broad lig. |
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Term
| Are ligaments usually seen well sonographically? |
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Definition
| no. Broad ligament may be seen with ascites |
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Term
| What are the names of the pelvic spaces? |
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Definition
1. Anterior cul de sac - vesicouterine pouch
2. Posterior cul de sac - rectouterine pouch - pouch of Douglas
3. Space of Retzius |
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Term
| Which pelvic space are you most likely to see fluid in? |
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Definition
| posterior cul de sac (rectouterine pouch or pouch of Douglas) |
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Term
| Arterial Pelvic Vasculature |
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Definition
aorta > common iliac > internal iliac
Uterus: Internal iliac artery > uterine artery > arcuate artery > radial > straight > spiral
*my hint: u, a, r, st, sp
u are straight stupid
:) |
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