male & female genitalia Flashcards
(16 cards)
what is the most inferior part of the peritoneal cavity and what is its clinical relevance
pouch of Douglas (between uterus and rectum)
area where fluid collects
what are the 2 perineal muscles
ischiocavernosus
bulbospongiosus
name the erectile tissue in females/males
crus of clitoris/penis (becomes corpus cavernosum)
bulb of vestibule/penis (becomes corpus spongiosum)
what is the vasculature of the penis
(all from internal pudendal)
- 2x dorsal arteries
- 2x deep arteries
- 1x deep dorsal vein
- dorsal nerve of the penis
blood supply to scrotum
both internal and external pudendal arteries
within the spermatic cord which artery doesnt come from internal pudendal
testicular artery - from L2 branch off aortia
describe the route of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the ejaculatory duct
- seminiferous tubules
- rete testis
- epididymis
- vas deferens
- joins seminal vesicle to become ejaculatory duct
what vein and artery supply prostate gland
internal iliac artery and vein
what are the consequences of prostatic enlargement
- difficulty urinating
- incomplete urination
- incontinence
what are the 2 angulations in the female peritoneum
anteversion (between vagina and uterus)
anteflexion (within uterus)
what are the broad ligament of the uterus
- mesosalpinx
- mesovarium
- mesometrium
what is meant by ‘water under the bridge’ in females
ureter passes under uterine artery
what are the ligaments of the ovaries
- mesovarium
- ligament of ovaries
- suspensory ligament
vasculature of ovaries
ovarian artery
ovarian vein
ovarian plexus
where do the ovaries and testes drain lymphatics to
aortic nodes @L2
significance of bartholins glands
- glands responsible for mucus secretion
- susceptible to blockage leading to infection etc
