abdominopelvic anatomical spaces

Question 1

identify the osseofibrous boundaries of the perineum

Answer 1

ant-pubic symphysis
ant/lat-inferior pubic rami & ischial rami
lat-ischial tuberosities
post/lat-sacrotuberous ligaments
post-sacrum & coccyx

Question 2

identify the gross structures forming the boundaries of the perineum

Answer 2

ant-mons pubis
lat-medial thighs
post-gluteal folds & intergluteal cleft

Question 3

list the 5 layers of the perineum (superficial to deep)

Answer 3

1. skin & external genitalia
2. superficial perineal puch
3. perineal membrane
4. deep perineal pouch
5. pelvic diaphragm

Question 4

list the 5 contents of the porta hepatis (hint *POoor Victum HArry HoPes He Definitely LiVes)

Answer 4

1. portal vein
2. hepatic artery
3. hepatic nerve plexus
4. hepatic ducts
5. lymph vessels

Question 5

The Inguinal Canal: ant wall, post wall, floor, roof and contents

Answer 5

ant wall-aponeurosis of EO
post wall- transversalis fascia/ conjoint tendon of IO and TA
floor- the inguinal ligament folding back in on itself to form a trough
roof- fibres of IO and TA
contents: M-spermatic cord; F-round ligament of uterus and nerves, lymph and blood vessels

Question 6

describe the:
blood supply to the parietal peritoneum
blood supply to the visceral peritoneum

Answer 6

PP-same as region of wall it lines

VP-same as organ is covers

Question 7

list 2 disease processes associated with the potential parietal space (peritoneal cavity)

Answer 7

Ascites- fluid build up

Peritonitis- fibrous exudate causes parietal layers to adhere

Question 8

where is the Porta Hepatis found?

Answer 8

on the visceral surface of the liver, between the caudate and quadrate lobes.
it is also referred to as the hepatic portal or portal fissure

Question 9

list the contents of the spermatic cord (DAVNL)

Answer 9

D-ductus deferens
A-artieries: testicular, ductus deferens, cremasteric
V-veins: pampiniform plexus
N-nerves-autonomic (SNS, PNS, visc aff) and somatic (genitofemoral nerve supplying Cremaster)
L-lymphatics

Question 10

List the retro-peritoneal structures using the acronym SAD PUCKER

Answer 10

S-Suprarenal (adrenal) glands
A-Aorta & IVC
D- Duodenum (2nd and 3rd)
P-Pancreas
U-Ureters
C-Colon (ascending & descending)
K-Kidneys
E-Esophagus
R-Rectum