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Updated 2024.
What is the acronym for the pelvic ligaments
IMCURBO
Infundibulopelvic
Mesovarium
Cardinal
Uterosacral
Round
Broad
Ovarian
What is supported by the Infundibulopelvic?
AKA?
AKA Suspensory
OV & FT laterally to pelvic wall
What is supported by the Mesovarium?
OV hilum (meso~middle) >> Post Broad
Which ligament suspends inferior OV & FT in ADN space?
Ovarian
The Cardinal ligament connects the cervical isthmus to the __________________________
_______________________.
What else does it support?
Obturator fascia
CX & UT
Which ligament attaches the UT cornua >> labia majora and supports the forward bend of the UT?
Round
(Situated anterior and posterior to the broad ligaments and FT)
The Broad ligament connects the UT cornua >> pelvic wall and contains???
Round ligament
Ovarian ligament
FT
Vascular structures of UT and OV
Ligament that is a short double fold of peritoneum
,Mesovarium
Which ligament attaches the medial OV >> UT cornua?
Ovarian
3 ligaments that attach to the UT cornua
Round ligament >> labia majora
Broad ligament >> lat pelvic wall
Ovarian ligament >> medial ovary
Which 3 ligaments support the OV?
Suspensory
Ovarian
Mesovarium
Name the False pelvis muscles.
RIPT
Rectus abdominis
Iliopsoas
Psoas Major
Transverse Abdominis
Which muscle courses laterally and anteriorly through the abdomen?
Psoas major
Which muscle courses from the iliac crest to the lesser trochanter of the femur?
Iliopsoas
-From iliac crest >> inferiorly >> merges with psoas major
-Forms part of lateral margins of the pelvic basin
Iliacus
Name the True Pelvis muscles.
POP
Piriformis
Obturator Internus
Pelvic diaphragm
-Triangular sheet of muscles along brim of true pelvis
-Passes beneath levator ani
Obturator internus
Which 2 muscles attach to the greater trochanter?
,Piriformis
Obturator internus
What muscles comprise the pelvic diaphragm?
Levator ani
Coccygeus
What muscles make up the levator ani?
Pubococcygeus
Iliococcygeus
What muscle could be mistaken for an ovary?
Piriformis
Iliopsoas
Which ligament can be seen in on ultrasound w/o the presence of FF?
Broad
Anterior CDS vs Space of Reitzus?
Ant CDS is b/t the UT and the BL
Space of Reitzus is between the BL and Pubic symphasis
What is the flow of pelvic arterial supply from the AO?
AO
CIA
IIA
Uterine
Arcuate
Radial
Straight
Spiral
Which arteries supply the inner endo?
Spiral
What is the flow of pelvic venous drainage from the Uterine vein?
UT vein
IIV
IVC
Which vaginal fornix is smaller, ant or post?
Ant
Neonatal UT size
, Cx is 2x length of UT
(Echogenic endo due to maternal hormones)
Pediatric UT size
Cx = UT in length
(Endo not well seen)
Puberty
Corpus:Cx >> 3:1
UT approx 5-7 cm
What is the normal UT size for the asymptomatic PMP pt?
<8 mm
Which arteries are seen calcified in a PMP pt?
Arcuate
It is normal to see a small amount of FF in the endo cavity of a PMP pt. What is this due to?
Hydrometra (UT with clear, uninfected fluid) due to cervical stenosis
What is the widest part of the UT?
Fundus
What is the largest portion of the UT?
Corpus
What are the 2 layers of the Endometrium and what are their AKA's?
Superficial functional layer, AKA Zona functionalis
Deep basal layer, AKA Zona basalis
An anteverted UT forms what angle with the vagina?
<90
The retroverted UT forms what angle with the vagina?
>90
Narrowest portion of the FT
Intramural (Interstitial)
Longest portion of the FT
Ampulla
The isthmus of the FT is between what?
Exam Review, 600+ Questions and Correct Answers.
Updated 2024.
What is the acronym for the pelvic ligaments
IMCURBO
Infundibulopelvic
Mesovarium
Cardinal
Uterosacral
Round
Broad
Ovarian
What is supported by the Infundibulopelvic?
AKA?
AKA Suspensory
OV & FT laterally to pelvic wall
What is supported by the Mesovarium?
OV hilum (meso~middle) >> Post Broad
Which ligament suspends inferior OV & FT in ADN space?
Ovarian
The Cardinal ligament connects the cervical isthmus to the __________________________
_______________________.
What else does it support?
Obturator fascia
CX & UT
Which ligament attaches the UT cornua >> labia majora and supports the forward bend of the UT?
Round
(Situated anterior and posterior to the broad ligaments and FT)
The Broad ligament connects the UT cornua >> pelvic wall and contains???
Round ligament
Ovarian ligament
FT
Vascular structures of UT and OV
Ligament that is a short double fold of peritoneum
,Mesovarium
Which ligament attaches the medial OV >> UT cornua?
Ovarian
3 ligaments that attach to the UT cornua
Round ligament >> labia majora
Broad ligament >> lat pelvic wall
Ovarian ligament >> medial ovary
Which 3 ligaments support the OV?
Suspensory
Ovarian
Mesovarium
Name the False pelvis muscles.
RIPT
Rectus abdominis
Iliopsoas
Psoas Major
Transverse Abdominis
Which muscle courses laterally and anteriorly through the abdomen?
Psoas major
Which muscle courses from the iliac crest to the lesser trochanter of the femur?
Iliopsoas
-From iliac crest >> inferiorly >> merges with psoas major
-Forms part of lateral margins of the pelvic basin
Iliacus
Name the True Pelvis muscles.
POP
Piriformis
Obturator Internus
Pelvic diaphragm
-Triangular sheet of muscles along brim of true pelvis
-Passes beneath levator ani
Obturator internus
Which 2 muscles attach to the greater trochanter?
,Piriformis
Obturator internus
What muscles comprise the pelvic diaphragm?
Levator ani
Coccygeus
What muscles make up the levator ani?
Pubococcygeus
Iliococcygeus
What muscle could be mistaken for an ovary?
Piriformis
Iliopsoas
Which ligament can be seen in on ultrasound w/o the presence of FF?
Broad
Anterior CDS vs Space of Reitzus?
Ant CDS is b/t the UT and the BL
Space of Reitzus is between the BL and Pubic symphasis
What is the flow of pelvic arterial supply from the AO?
AO
CIA
IIA
Uterine
Arcuate
Radial
Straight
Spiral
Which arteries supply the inner endo?
Spiral
What is the flow of pelvic venous drainage from the Uterine vein?
UT vein
IIV
IVC
Which vaginal fornix is smaller, ant or post?
Ant
Neonatal UT size
, Cx is 2x length of UT
(Echogenic endo due to maternal hormones)
Pediatric UT size
Cx = UT in length
(Endo not well seen)
Puberty
Corpus:Cx >> 3:1
UT approx 5-7 cm
What is the normal UT size for the asymptomatic PMP pt?
<8 mm
Which arteries are seen calcified in a PMP pt?
Arcuate
It is normal to see a small amount of FF in the endo cavity of a PMP pt. What is this due to?
Hydrometra (UT with clear, uninfected fluid) due to cervical stenosis
What is the widest part of the UT?
Fundus
What is the largest portion of the UT?
Corpus
What are the 2 layers of the Endometrium and what are their AKA's?
Superficial functional layer, AKA Zona functionalis
Deep basal layer, AKA Zona basalis
An anteverted UT forms what angle with the vagina?
<90
The retroverted UT forms what angle with the vagina?
>90
Narrowest portion of the FT
Intramural (Interstitial)
Longest portion of the FT
Ampulla
The isthmus of the FT is between what?
