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Anatomy Pelvic/Pelvic Viscera
Dr. White Lecture 1
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Anatomy
Graduate
02/24/2011

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obstetrical conjugate
Definition
->10cm from anterior sacral prominence to midpoint pubic symphesis
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interspinous distance
Definition
-10 cm
-limiting pelvic size for vaginal delivery
-btwn tips of ischial spines
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transverse diameter
Definition
-largest diameter (13.5 cm)
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obturator canal
Definition
transmits neurovascular bundle to outer thigh
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tendinous arch of deep obturator fascia
Definition
where fibers of iliococcygeal muscle attach near ileus
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ischioanal fossa
Definition
filled with fat to give rectum room to distend
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broad ligament
Definition
peritoneal covering of uterus, uterine tubes and ovaries (it's a mesentary; double layer of peritoneum- like a sheet hanging over)
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cardinal ligament
Definition
fascia that supports the uterus at the cervical portion.
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female 'water under the bridge'
Definition
-ureter passes under uterine artery
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male 'water under the bridge'
Definition
ureter passes under ductus deferns
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erectile bodies
Definition
crura/bulb + muscles that cover them in males (only crura in females)
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T11-L2 Preganglionic Sympathetics
Definition
Innervates sm muscle of ductus deferens, IUS and IAS (lumbar splanchnic n)
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S2-S4 Preganglionic Parasympathetics
Definition
Innervate sm muscle of hindgut, and glands for peristaltic secretions/contractions as well as detrusor muscle.
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Pudendal Nerve S2-S4
Definition
Innervates Skeletal muscle: in both UG and pelvic diaphragms
And both external anal and urethral sphincters
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deep transverse perineus
Definition
smooth muscle maintaining integrity of UG diaphragm in perinueum.
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Perineal Membrane
Definition
Covers UG diaphragm "separates deep and superfiscial pouch"
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