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Female Pelvis
Female Pelvis
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01/18/2011

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Term
Uterus didelphys
Definition
complete duplication of the vagina, cervix, and uterine horns
Term
Uterus bicornis bicollis
Definition
two uterine horns that are fused at two cervices
Term
Uterus bicornis unicollis
Definition
two uterine horns that are fused at one cervix
Term
uterus subseptus
Definition
marked by a midline myometrial septum within the endometrial canal
Term
uterus unicornis
Definition
one mullerian duct develops, forming a single uterine horn and a uterine tube continuous with one cervix and vagina
Term
[image]
Definition
  1. Mons Pubis
  2. urethral opening
  3. vestibule of the vagina
  4. anus
  5. clitoris
  6. labia majora
  7. labia minora
Term
The female pelvis is part of which cavity?
Definition
peritoneal cavity
Term
What are the 2 major regions of the female pelvis?
Definition
true and false
Term
What is the linea terminalis?
Definition
an imaginary line that separates the true and false pelvis
Term
[image]
Definition
  1. cavity of the uterus
  2. uterine fundus
  3. fallopian tube
  4. ovary
  5. ovarian ligament
  6. endocervix (labeled twice, 2nd one is more accurate)
  7. cervix
  8. vagina
  9. lateral fornix
  10. ectocervix
  11. endocervix
  12. endometrium
  13. myometrium
  14. fimbriae
Term
How many bones are in the female pelvis?
Definition

4

 

*2-innominates

1- sacrum

1- coccyx

Term
The false pelvis includes what muscles?
Definition

R- rectus abdominus

I- iliacus

P- psoas

Term
What is the purpose for muscles in the true pelvis?
Definition

support and contractions

 

Term
Why is it important to be able to identify muscles?
Definition
they make good landmarks
Term
What muscles comprise the "pelvic diaphragnm"?
Definition

pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus (levator ani)

and coccygeus

Term
Which muscles may be seen on either side of the bladder?
Definition
iliopsoas and opturator internus
Term
What muscles attach to the greater trochanter?
Definition
piriformis and orturator internus
Term
Describe the sonographic appearance of pelvic muscles.
Definition

-typically appear hypoechoic to the pelvic organs

-linear striations can be seen when you have a long view of the muscle

 

*review pg. 274 Curry/Tempkin

Term

What are the Suspensory ligaments?

 

Definition

Infundibulopelvic (suspensory) ligament

Mesovarian ligament

Cardinal ligament

Uterosacral

Round ligament

Broad ligament

Ovarian ligament

Term
What does the infundibulopelvic ligament connect?
Definition
connects lateral side of ovary to pelvic wall
Term
Where is the mesovarium, and what does it do?
Definition
extends from the posterior aspect of the broad ligament to the ovarian hilum. It anchors the ovary
Term
Where is the cardinal ligament located and what does it do?
Definition

extend from upper cervix and isthmus to the obturator fascia at the lateral walls of the pelvis

Provides support for the cervix

Term

Where is the uterosacral ligament and what does it do?

 

Definition

extends from the posterior aspect of the cervix around the lateral walls of the rectum to the sacrum.

It provides support for cervix

Term
Where is the round ligament and what does it do?
Definition

originates at the uterine cornu and courses within the broad ligament to the anterolateral pelvic wall.

 

provides support to uterus

Term
Where is the broad ligament and what does it do?
Definition

extends from the uterine cornua to the lateral pelvic walls.

 

provide minimal support for the uterus

Term
Where are the ovarian ligaments and what do they do?
Definition
supports the medial aspect of the ovary to the uterine cornu. it lies within the folds of the broad lig.
Term
Are ligaments usually seen well sonographically?
Definition
no. Broad ligament may be seen with ascites
Term
What are the names of the pelvic spaces?
Definition

1. Anterior cul de sac - vesicouterine pouch

2. Posterior cul de sac - rectouterine pouch - pouch of Douglas

3. Space of Retzius

Term
Which pelvic space are you most likely to see fluid in?
Definition
posterior cul de sac (rectouterine pouch or pouch of Douglas)
Term
Arterial Pelvic Vasculature
Definition

aorta > common iliac > internal iliac

 

Uterus: Internal iliac artery > uterine artery > arcuate artery > radial > straight > spiral

 

*my hint: u, a, r, st, sp

u are straight stupid

:)

Term

Venous flow from uterus:

 

Definition
uterus vein > IIV > IVC
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