ORG ANA: Pelvic Cavity Flashcards
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where is pelvic cavity lcoated
betw pelvic inlet and outlet
what divides the pelvic cavity
pelvic diaphragm into main PC and perineum
what does the pelvic cavity contain
lower GI tract
distal urinary tract
internal reproductive organs
the pelvic cavity is the cavity of _____
the true pelvis
the sigmoid colon is continous w _____
rectum at S3
the sigmoid colon is from ____
descending colon at pelvic brim
what is the sigmoid colon
s shaped and 10-15 in long
what attaches the sigmoid to the posterior wall
sigmoid mesocolon
what supplies the sigmoid
sigmoid branch of inferior mesenteric artery
drains to inferior mesenteric vein
nerve supply of sigmoid
inferior hypogastric plexus
anterior relation of sigmoid colon
male - urinary bladder
female - posterior uterus and upper vagina
posterior relations of sigmoid
rectum
sacrum
lower ileum
what is volvulus
sigmoid rotates counterclockwise around mesentery - blood supply is cut off or ischemia
common site of cancer
sigmoid colon
what is diverticula
out-pouchings of the wall or mucous membrane ng sigmoid - not really a problem
what is diverticulitis
once feces enters diverticula - infflamation and enlarged na may pain
what is the usual presenting symptom of cancer in sigmoid
blood in stool
most common cause of LLQ pain
diverticulitis
what is colostomy
surgical procedure connecting part of colon to opening of abdomen w a stoma
what is the rectum
about 5 in; galing sigmoid at S3 tas maging anal canal sa pelvic floor then anus s perineum
lower part of rectum that is dilated
rectal ampulla
responsible for producing anorectal angle
puborectalis
desrcibe the coverage of rectum
covered by peritoneum except sa lower third
arrangement of muscular coat
outer - longitudinal
inner - circular
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