Chapter 16 Anatomy Of The Female Pelvis

Question 1

Prolapse of the pelvic organs most often involves the :

Answer 1

Levator ani and coccygeus muscle

Question 2

The ovary is supplied blood by the:

Answer 2

Ovarian artery and uterine artery

Question 3

The ligament that houses the vasculature of the uterus is the:

Answer 3

Cardinal ligament

Question 4

Pelvic bones, when visualized on sonography will appear:

Answer 4

Hyperechoic

Question 5

The pelvic ligament that provides support to the ovary and extends from the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus is the:

Answer 5

Ovarian ligament

Question 6

The urinary bladder, uterus and ovaries are located within the:

Answer 6

True pelvis

Question 7

The peripheral arteries of the uterus are the:

Answer 7

Arcuate arteries

Question 8

The uterine artery branches off of the:

Answer 8

Internal iliac artery

Question 9

The pelvic ligament that extends from the lateral aspect of the uterus to the side walls of the pelvis is the:

Answer 9

Broad ligament

Question 10

Both the straight and spiral arteries are branches of the:

Answer 10

Radial artery

Question 11

Pelvic bones, when visualized on sonography, will produce:

Answer 11

Posterior shadowing

Question 12

The left ovarian vein drains directly into the:

Answer 12

Left renal vein

Question 13

The uterine arteries supply blood to:

Answer 13

• Fallopian tubes
• Ovaries
• Uterus

Question 14

The anterior cul-de-sac is also known as:

Answer 14

Vesicouterine pouch

Question 15

The right ovarian vein drains directly into the:

Answer 15

IVC

Question 16

The innominate bones of the pelvis consist of the:

Answer 16

*Ischium
*Ilium
*Pubic bones

Question 17

The true pelvis is delineated from the false pelvis by the:

Answer 17

Linea terminalis

Question 18

What other term is used to describe the space of Retzius?

Answer 18

Retropubic space

Question 19

The muscles that may be confused with the ovaries on a pelvic sonogram include the:

Answer 19

Piriformis and iliopsoas muscles

Question 20

The vagina is located ______to the uterus:

Answer 20

Inferior

Question 21

Which vessels supply blood to the deeper layering of the myometrium

Answer 21

Radial arteries

Question 22

Pelvic muscles appear:

Answer 22

Hypoechoic

Question 23

The abdominal aorta bifurcates into the:

Answer 23

Common iliac arteries

Question 24

The space of Retzius is located:

Answer 24

Between the bladder and pubic bone

Question 25

The right ovarian artery branches off of the :

Answer 25

Aorta

Question 26

The muscle located lateral to the ovaries is the:

Answer 26

Obturator internus muscle

Question 27

Another name for the rectouterine pouch is the:

Answer 27

Pouch of Doughlas

Question 28

Fluid noted posterior to the uterus would most likely be located within the:

Answer 28

Pouch of Douglas Posterior cul-de-sac

Question 29

What structure within the female pelvis lies posterior to the urinary bladder and anterior to the rectum:

Answer 29

Uterus

Question 30

What is considered the most dependent part of the peritoneal cavity?

Answer 30

Pouch of Douglas

Question 31

What are the paired anterior abdominal muscles that extend from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic bones?

Answer 31

Rectus abdominis muscles

Question 32

Peritoneal spaces located posterior to the broad ligament are referred to as the:

Answer 32

Adnexa

Question 33

The pelvis muscle group that is located between the coccyx and the pubis is the:

Answer 33

Levator ani muscles

Question 34

The pelvic ligament that provides support to the ovary to the pelvic side wall is the:

Answer 34

Suspensory ligament of the ovary

Question 35

The bilateral muscle that are located posterior to and extend from the sacrum to the femoral greater trochanter are the:

Answer 35

Piriformis muscles

Question 36

Fluid noted anterior to the uterus would most likely be located within the:

Answer 36

Vesicouterine pouch

Question 37

The paired muscles that are located **lateral** to the uterus and **anterior** to the iliac crest are the:

Answer 37

Iliopsoas muscles

Question 38

The arteries that directly supply blood to the functional layer of the endometrium are the:

Answer 38

Spiral arteries

Question 39

A condition that results from the weakening of the pelvic diaphragm muscles and allows for the displacement of the uterus:

Answer 39

Uterine prolapse

Question 40

The left ovarian vein drains directly into the:

Answer 40

Left renal vein

Question 41

The ovarian arteries originate from the:

Answer 41

Lateral aspect of the abdominal aorta

Question 42

The piriformis muscles or iliopsoas may be confused for the:

Answer 42

Ovaries or adnexal masses because of their location within the pelvis

Question 43

A weakening in the _______muscles could result in prolapse of the pelvic organs

Answer 43

Levator ani

Question 44

_____is the inferior portion of the pelvis that contains the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, urinary bladder, small bowel, sigmoid colon, and rectum

Answer 44

True pelvis

Question 45

The common iliac veins untie at almost the same level as the:

Answer 45

Common iliac artery bifurcation to help form the IVC

Question 46

______are arteries that supply blood to the deeper layers of the myometrium

Answer 46

Radial arteries

Question 47

______are tiny, coiled arteries that supply blood to the functional layer of the endometrium

Answer 47

Spiral arteries

Question 48

The _____is considered the most dependent part of the peritoneal cavity, making it the most likely place for fluid to collect in the pelvis

Answer 48

Rectouterine pouch

Question 49

The cardinal ligaments house the vasculature of the _____

Answer 49

Uterus

Question 50

The suspensory ligament of the ovary contains the:

Answer 50

* Ovarian artery * Ovarian vein * Lymphatics * Ovarian nerves

Question 51

The ligaments of the pelvis provide support to the:

Answer 51

* Ovaries * Uterus * Fallopian tubes

Question 52

The bony pelvis consists of the:

Answer 52

* Sacrum * Coccyx * Innominate bones

Question 53

The posterior border of the pelvic cavity is marked by the:

Answer 53

Sacrum and coccyx

Question 54

The innominate bones consist of the:

Answer 54

* Ilium * Ischium * Pubic symphysis

Question 55

The pelvis can further be divided into a true pelvis (lesser pelvis) and false pelvis (major pelvis) by an imaginary line known as:

Answer 55

Linea terminalis

Question 56

Sonographic findings of pelvic muscles

Answer 56

1. Hypoechoic structures with varying degrees of hyperechoic, striated muscle fibers noted in the transverse and longitudinal scanning planes