lect 6 and 7 pelvis (reproductive organs-male & female?)

Question 1

which testes typically hangs more inferior

Answer 1

left

Question 2

what is the tough fibrous outer surface of the testes

Answer 2

tunica albuginea

Question 3

what does the tunica albuginea thicken into as a ridge on its internal, posterior aspect

Answer 3

mediastinum of testis

Question 4

where are sperm produced

Answer 4

seminiferous tubules

Question 5

what is the network of canals in the mediastinum of the testis

Answer 5

rete testis

Question 6

what is the closed peritoneal sac that is partially surrounding the testis, representing the closed-off distal part of the embryonic processes vaginalis

Answer 6

tunica vaginalis

Question 7

what is the visceral layer of the tunica vaginalis closely applied to

Answer 7

testis, epididymis, and inferior part of the ductus deferens

Question 8

where do the testicular arteries arise from

Answer 8

anterolateral aspect of the abdominal aorta just inferior to the renal arteries

Question 9

what do the veins emerging from the testis and epididymis form

Answer 9

the pampiniform venous plexus

Question 10

what does the ductus deferens continue from

Answer 10

epididymal duct

Question 11

where does the spermatic cord begin

Answer 11

deep to the inguinal ring lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels

Question 12

where does the spermatic cord end

Answer 12

in the scrotum at the posterior border of the testis

Question 13

where does the fascial coverings surrounding the spermatic cord derive from

Answer 13

anterolateral abdominal wall

Question 14

what is the internal spermatic fascia derived from

Answer 14

transversals fascia

Question 15

what is the cremasteric fascia derived from

Answer 15

fascia of both the superficial and deep surfaces of the internal oblique muscle

Question 16

what is the external spermatic fascia derived from

Answer 16

external oblique aponeurosis and its investing fascia

Question 17

what muscle reflexively draws the testis superiorly into the scrotum, especially in response to cold

Answer 17

cremaster muscle

Question 18

what is the cremaster muscle innervated by

Answer 18

genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve

Question 19

what does the cremasteric artery arise from

Answer 19

inferior epigastric artery

Question 20

what externally demarcates the septum of the scrotum

Answer 20

scrotal raphe

Question 21

what is the dartos fascia continuous with

Answer 21

anteriorly with scarpa fascia and posteriorly with collet fascia

Question 22

what is the membraneous layer of subcutaneous tissue of the perineum

Answer 22

colles fascia

Question 23

what does the scrotum develop from

Answer 23

labioscrotal swellings

Question 24

what is the disorder called when the testis has not descending or retracted

Answer 24

cryptorchidism

Question 25

where do undescended testes typically lie

Answer 25

in the inguinal canal

Question 26

what is the presence of excess fluid in a persistent processes vaginalis

Answer 26

hydrocele

Question 27

what is hydrocele often associated with

Answer 27

indirect inguinal hernia

Question 28

what is a collection of blood in the tunica vaginalis

Answer 28

hematocele of the testes

Question 29

what is a retention cyst in the epididymis, usually located near the head

Answer 29

spermatocele

Question 30

what is a vesicular remnant of the cranial end of the paramesonephric duct

Answer 30

appendix of the testis

Question 31

what side of the body do varicoceles typically occur

Answer 31

left side (because the acute angle at which the right vein enters the IVC is favorable to the angle at which the left testicular vein enters the left renal vein)

Question 32

where does cancer of the testis typically originate

Answer 32

retroperitoneal lumbar lymph nodes

Question 33

where does cancer of the scrotum typically originate

Answer 33

superficial inguinal lymph nodes

Question 34

what is the primary component of the spermatic cord

Answer 34

ductus deferens

Question 35

how does the ductus deferens penetrate the anterior abdominal wall

Answer 35

via the inguinal canal

Question 36

how does the ductus deferens end

Answer 36

by joining the duct of the seminal gland to form the ejaculatory duct

Question 37

where do most veins of the ductus deferens drain

Answer 37

testicular vein

Question 38

where do lymphatics of the ductus deferens end

Answer 38

external iliac lymph nodes

Question 39

where is the seminal gland/vesicle located

Answer 39

between the fundus of the bladder and the rectum

Question 40

what 2 things join to form the ejaculatory duct

Answer 40

the duct of the seminal gland and the the ductus deferens

Question 41

where do the ejaculatory ducts arise

Answer 41

near the neck of the bladder

Question 42

where do the lymphatic vessels of the ejaculatory ducts drain

Answer 42

into the external iliac lymph nodes

Question 43

what is the largest accessory gland of the male reproductive system

Answer 43

prostate

Question 44

what is the posterior surface of the prostate related to

Answer 44

ampulla of rectum

Question 45

what is the inferolateral surfaces of the prostate related to

Answer 45

levator ani

Question 46

what do the prostatic arteries mainly branch from

Answer 46

internal iliac artery

Question 47

where do the lymphatics of the prostate chiefly drain

Answer 47

internal iliac lymph nodes

Question 48

what lobe of the prostate typically enlarges the most with hypertrophy of the prostate

Answer 48

middle lobe

Question 49

what does benign hypertrophy of the prostate (BHP) typically cause as a result

Answer 49

urethral obstruction leading to nocturne, dysuria, and urgency

Question 50

what do the female internal genital organs include

Answer 50

vagina, uterus, uterine tubes, ovaries

Question 51

what does the superior end of the vagina surround

Answer 51

cervix

Question 52

what is the vagina related to anteriorly

Answer 52

fundus of the urinary bladder and urethra

Question 53

what is the vagina related to laterally

Answer 53

levator ani, visceral pelvic fascia, and ureters

Question 54

what is the vagina related to posteriorly

Answer 54

anal canal, rectum and rectouterine pouch

Question 55

what are the arteries supplying the superior part of the vagina derived from

Answer 55

uterine arteries

Question 56

what are the arteries supplying the middle and inferior parts of the vagina derived from

Answer 56

vaginal and internal pudenal arteries

Question 57

where does lymph from the superior part of the vagina drain

Answer 57

to the internal and external iliac lymph nodes

Question 58

where does lymph from the middle part of the vagina drain

Answer 58

to the internal iliac lymph nodes

Question 59

where does lymph from the inferior part of the vagina drain

Answer 59

to the sacral and common iliac nodes

Question 60

where does lymph from the external orifice of the vagina drain

Answer 60

to the superficial inguinal lymph nodes

Question 61

when may fecal matter be discharged from the vagina

Answer 61

when there is a rectovaginal fistula

Question 62

what is an incision made through the posterior part of the vaginal fornix in order to drain a pelvic abscess in the rectouterine pouch

Answer 62

culdocentesis

Question 63

what is the position of the normal adult uterus

Answer 63

anteverted and anteflexed

Question 64

what 2 main parts can the uterus be divided into typically

Answer 64

body and cervix

Question 65

what does the uterine cavity continue as inferiorly

Answer 65

fusiform cervical canal

Question 66

what contraction can lead to cramping during menstrual periods

Answer 66

myometrial contraction

Question 67

what layer does the blastocyst implant in

Answer 67

endometrium

Question 68

what are the adult remnants of the ovarian gubernaculum

Answer 68

ligament of the ovary and round ligament

Question 69

in what mesentery do the uterine tubes lie

Answer 69

mesosalpinx

Question 70

what mesentery do the ovaries lie within

Answer 70

mesovarium

Question 71

what provides dynamic support of the uterus

Answer 71

pelvic diaphragm

Question 72

what happens to the uterus when intra-abdominal pressure is increased

Answer 72

the uterus is pressed against the bladder

Question 73

what provides passive support to the cervix, making it the least mobile part of the uterus

Answer 73

condensations of endopelvic fascia (ligaments)