Exam (elaborations) OBGYN/ARDMS - EDELMAN Chapter 1

OBGYN/ARDMS - EDELMAN Chapter 1 COMPLETE
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Name the outermost layer of muscles in the
Perineal muscles
pelvic diaphragm

Innermost layer of muscles within the pelvic
Coccygeous muscle and levator ani muscle
diaphragm

-Resist increased intra-abdominal pressure
Functions of the pelvic diaphragm
resist gravity

-rectum
What orifices pass through the levator ani
-vagina
muscle
-urethra

This muscle extends along the anterior wall of
Rectus abdominus muscle
the abdominopelvic cavity

Extends along the posterior wall of the
Psoas major muscle
abdominopelvic cavity

Iliacus muscle Lies along the iliac fossa within the false pelvis

Obturator internus muscle Lies along the lateral wall of the true pelvis

Piriformis muscle Lies along the posterior wall of the true pelvis

Coccygeous muacle Lies along the posterior floor of the true pelvis

Lies along the middle and anterior floor of the
Levator ani muscle
true pelvis

Rectus abdominus muscle
Muscles of the abdominopelvic cavity
psoas major muscle

Muscles within the false pelvis Iliacus muscle

, obturator internus muscle
piriformis muscle
Muscles of the true pelvis
coccygeous muscle
levator ani muscle

When is the bladder adequately full for When the dome of the bladder extends above
transabdominal pelvic sonography? the uterine fundus

A hollow musculomembranous organ located
Urinary bladder
between the symphysis pubis and the vagina

Insert at the inferior posterior portion of the
Ureters
bladder

Interdigitate Merge

Inferior posterior region of the bladder where
Trigone
ureters insert

Dome Superior concavity of the bladder

1) outer epithelial layer
Three layers of bladder tissue 2) middle muscular layer
3) inner mucosal layer

Can an empty bladder be visualized
Yes
sonographically?

Urethra Allows excretion of urine

Rugae Mucosal folds

Arises along the inferior middle portion of the
Urethra
urinary bladder

7-10 cm canal of smooth muscle extending from
Vagina the external vaginal introitus to the uterine
cervix

Vaginal fornices Gutters around the cervix in the vaginal canal

1) anterior fornix
List the vaginal fornices 2) posterior fornix
3) two lateral fornices

Surrounds the anterior aspect of the external
Anterior fornix
cervix

, Surrounds the posterior aspect of the external
Posterior fornix
cervix

Anterior fornix Smallest cervical fornix

Frequent site of vaginal fluid collections due to
Posterior fornix
gravity dependence

Surround the lateral aspect of the external cervix
Lateral fornices
on either side

Pear shaped, hollow organ located between the
Uterus
urinary bladder and the rectum

Upper expanded portion of the uterus between
Fundus or dome
the Fallopian tubes

Body or corpus Main portion of the uterus

Isthmus or lower uterine segment Area between body and cervix

Isthmus or lower uterine segment The most flexible portion of the uterus

Portion of the uterus that grows at the most
Isthmus or lower uterine segment
rapid rate during pregnancy

Cervix Cylindrical projection into the vagina

Provides an alkaline secretion favorable for
Cervix
sperm penetration

Cervix Acts like a sphincter during pregnancy

The continuation of the endometrial cavity into
Endocervical canal
the cervix

Internal os Opening from the cervix into the uterus

External os Opening from the cervix into the vagina

The outer serosal layer of the uterus which is
Perimetrium
part of the visceral peritoneum

Broad ligament Lateral portion of perimetrium

Vesicouterine pouch Anterior portion of perimetrium

Rectouterine pouch Posterior portion of perimetrium

Anterior cul-de-sac Vesicouterine pouch; anterior perimetrium