Female Pelvic Wall & Cavity

Question 1

Sigmoid Colon Length

Answer 1

10 to 15 in

Question 2

Which portion of the rectum is not covered with peritoneum

Answer 2

lower third of rectum

Question 3

semicircular folds projecting at the lumen of the rectum

Answer 3

Transverse folds of the rectum or Houston’s valves

Question 4

Female version of the retcovesical pouch; location?

Answer 4

Rectouterine pouch or Pouch of Douglas

Pouch of peritoneum carrying sigmoid colon and coils of terminal ileum; lies between uterus and rectum

Question 5

Large intestinal structures absent in the rectum

Answer 5

sacculations, taenia coli, epiploic appendices, mesentery

Question 6

Parasympathetic and sympathetic innervations of the rectum

Answer 6

(para) S2-S4
(Symp) T12 & L1

Question 7

Location where rectum begins

Answer 7

At the level of S3

Question 8

Point where rectum ends

Answer 8

Anorectal junction

Question 9

Transverse rectal folds are composed of

Answer 9

(1) mucosal membrane
(2) circular muscle layer

Question 10

Temporary Rectal Folds

Answer 10

longitudinal folds that disappear upon distention

Question 11

Location of the Female Ureters

Answer 11

From kidneys goes down & enters pelvic brim
* infront of the bifurcation of the common iliac artery
* backward along the internal iliac artery
* behind ovaries
* under uterine artery
* forward entering the post. urinary bladder lateral to the
vagina

Question 12

3 constrictions of the ureter

Answer 12

(1) from renal pelvis to start of ureter
(2) as it enters pelvic brim
(3) as it joins bladder

Question 13

Maximum capacity of the urinary bladder

Answer 13

500mL

Question 14

Urinary bladder shape when empty

Answer 14

pyramidal

Question 15

Muscle of the urinary bladder and its sphincter

Answer 15

Detrusor muscle and sphincter vesicae

Question 16

Peritoneal pouch in between the superior portion of the urinary bladder and the uterus

Answer 16

Uterovesical pouch

Question 17

Connects the lateral wall of the uterus to the ovary; represents the remains of?

Answer 17

• round ligament of the ovary
• upper part of the gubernaculum

Question 18

The pelvic depression where the ovary lies; boundaries?

Answer 18

ovarian fossa

bounded by the external iliac artery above and the internal iliac vessels behind

Question 19

fibrous capsule of the ovary

Answer 19

Tunica albuginea

Question 20

Modified peritoneum that covers the capsule of the ovaries

Answer 20

germinal epithelium

Question 21

Where does fertilization of the ovum usually take place?

Answer 21

The ampulla of the uterine tube

Question 22

uterus shape

Answer 22

pear-shaped

Question 23

(1) part of the uterus above the entrance of uterine tubes
(2) below the entrance of uterine tubes
(3) low, narrow part that pierces the anterior wall of the vagina

Answer 23

(1) fundus
(2) body
(3) cervix

Question 24

2 parts of the cervix

Answer 24

(1) supravaginal
(2) vaginal parts of the cervix

Question 25

mucous membrane lining of the uterus

Answer 25

endometrium

Question 26

visceral pelvic fascia surrounding the supravaginal part of the cervix

Answer 26

parametrium

Question 26

positions of the uterus

Answer 26

anteversion, anteflexion, retroversion, retroflexion

Question 27

3 fascial ligaments of the female pelvic wall

Answer 27

(1) transverse cervical (2) pubocervical (3) sacrocervical

Question 28

Female Genital Organs

Answer 28

(1) Ovary (2) Uterine tube / Fallopian tube (3) Uterus (4) Vagina

Question 29

Menstrual Cycle Length

Answer 29

Normal Range 23 to 35 days Average cycle length 28 days

Question 30

secure ovary to the lateral wall of the pelvis

Answer 30

suspensory ligaments

Question 31

attach the ovary to the uterus (for support only - nonfunctional)

Answer 31

ovarian ligament

Question 32

Ovarian artery arises at what level

Answer 32

L1

Question 33

Ovarian veins drain to

Answer 33

(R) Inferior vena cava (L) left renal vein

Question 34

Layers of the Uterine wall

Answer 34

1. Perimetrium - outer serous membrane 2. Myometrium - middle muscle 3. Endometrium - inner mucosal lining

Question 35

Provides main support for the cervix and uterus, found at the base of the broad ligament

Answer 35

cardinal ligament or Transverse cervical ligament

Question 36

Play a minor role in supporting the uterus

Answer 36

Broad ligament & Round ligament

Question 37

Parts of the broad ligament

Answer 37

*Mesovarium *Mesometrium *Mesosalpinx