Pelvis/Perineum — Flashcards

Flashcard 31: In teenagers, the most common anatomic deformity that increases the risk of testicular torsion is the _____

Answer: Bell Clapper deformity

Extra: - normally tunica vaginalis covers only part of testis - in this deformity the tunica vaginalis covers too much of testis and part of spermatic cord - this prevents the attachment of the testicle to the wall of the scrotum, allowing for increased mobility of testicle in scrotum

Flashcard 32: Which lymph node cluster drains the prostate? _____

Answer: Internal iliac

Flashcard 33: Which type of hemorrhoids are found below the pectinate line? _____

Answer: External hemorrhoids

Extra: Atlas:

Flashcard 34: Which part of the urinary tract does transitional cell carcinoma most commonly occur? _____

Answer: Bladder

Flashcard 35: What vasculature is contained in the suspensory ligament of the ovary (infundibulopelvic ligament)? _____

Answer: Ovarian vessels

Flashcard 36: _____ occurs due to twisting of the spermatic cord over thin-walled veins of the scrotum

Answer: Testicular torsion

Flashcard 37: Weakening of what ligaments contributes to uterine and vaginal apical prolapse? _____

Answer: Uterosacral ligaments

Flashcard 38: The _____ connects the medial pole of the ovary to the lateral uterus

Answer: ovarian ligament

Flashcard 39: The _____ connects the uterine horn (fundus) to the labia majora

Answer: round ligament of the uterus

Flashcard 40: The _____ nerve can be blocked with local anesthetic during childbirth / minor surgeries of the vagina and perineum using the ischial spine and sacrospinous ligament as landmarks for injection

Answer: pudendal