Uro-genital anatomy (Yr1) Flashcards
what are the functions of the kidney?
urine formation… regulate ion concentration, remove metabolic waste, regulate acid base
gluconeogenesis
hormone production… erythropoietin, calcitriol, renin
what are the two kidney layers?
cortex (outside)
medulla (inside)
what supplies blood to the kidneys?
left/right renal artery and vein
what is the name of the funnel shaped opening to the ovary?
infundibulum
what are the peritoneal attachments of the ovary?
mesovarium (ovarian ligament) - ovary to lateral body wall
mesosalpinx - ovary to uterine tube
suspensory ligament - ovary to lateral body wall
proper ligament - ovary to uterine horn
what are the peritoneal attachments of the uterus?
mesometrium (broad ligament with round ligament within it) - attaches uterus to body wall
how many mammary glands does the bitch have?
5 pairs (2 thoracic, 2 abdominal, 1 inguinal)
what supplies blood to the mammary glands?
cranial and caudal superficial epigastric
what is the inguinal canal?
potential space between the layers of the abdominal wall muscles that communicate with the external pouch
why does scrotal skin not heal very well?
extensive sebaceous and sweat glands within the skin
what are the layers of the testis?
skin
tunica dartos
spermatic fascia (external, cremaster, internal)
parietal peritoneum (vaginal tunic)
visceral peritoneum
what ensure blood is cooled before it reaches the testis?
pampiniform plexus (testicular vein wraps around the testicular artery)
what is the difference between open and closed castration?
open is when the vaginal tunic is incised into
what are the two erectile tissues of the penis?
corpus cavernosum
corpus spongiosum
