Pelvis and Perineum — Flashcards

Flashcard 11: Boundaries of perineum:Anteriorly: _____ and its arcuate ligament.Posteriorly: CoccyxAnterolaterally: Ischiopubic rami and the ischial tuberosities.Posterolaterally: Sacrotuberous ligaments

Answer: Pubic symphysis

Flashcard 12: In females, the ureters pass _____ the uterine artery

Answer: under

Flashcard 13: Tributaries of the **internal iliac vein**: • _____ (Gluteal region) • Internal pudendal vein (Perineum) • Obturator vein (Medial thigh) • Lateral sacral veins (Sacrum) • Middle rectal vein (Rectum) • Vesical veins (Bladder) • Uterine and vaginal veins (Female reproductive tract)

Answer: Superior and inferior gluteal veins

Extra: The tributaries of the internal iliac vein correspond to the branches of the internal iliac artery (with the exception of the iliolumbar vein, which usually joins the common iliac vein). **Parietal tributaries:** 1. Superior gluteal 2. Inferior gluteal 3. Internal pudendal 4. Obturator 5. Lateral sacral **Visceral tributaries:** 1. Vesical plexus 2. Middle rectal 3. Uterine and Vaginal plexuses (female) 4. Prostatic plexus (male)

Flashcard 14: Tributaries of common iliac vein: _____, Iliolumbar vein, and Lateral sacral veins (occasionally)

Answer: Median sacral vein

Flashcard 15: The _____ zone of the prostate primarily surrounds the proximal prostatic urethra.

Answer: transition

Extra: The prostate gland is divided into zones (McNeal classification): - **Transition Zone:** Surrounds the **proximal prostatic urethra**. It is the site of origin for **Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)**. - **Peripheral Zone:** Surrounds the **distal prostatic urethra**. It is the site of origin for most **prostate cancers** and is the part felt during a digital rectal exam (DRE). - **Central Zone:** Surrounds the **ejaculatory ducts**.

Flashcard 16: The sigmoid mesocolon contains _____ vessels and superior rectal vessels.

Answer: sigmoid

Flashcard 17: Tributaries of external iliac vein: _____, Deep circumflex iliac vein, and Pubic vein

Answer: Inferior epigastric vein

Flashcard 18: Lymphatic drainage of the uterus is primarily to the _____ and internal and external iliac nodes

Answer: obturator

Flashcard 19: The _____ connects the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes to the pelvic side wall

Answer: broad ligament

Flashcard 20: The angle of _____ is formed between the long axis of the cervix and the body of the uterus

Answer: anteflexion