Anatomy of the Female Pelvis: Review Questions

The paired muscles that are located lateral to the uterus and anterior to the iliac crest are the: A. Iliopsoas muscles B. Rectus abdominis muscles C. Obturator interni muscles D. Piriformis muscles

A. Iliopsoas muscles

The innominate bones of the pelvis consist of: A. Ischium, ilium, and pubic bones B. Ilium, sacrum, and coccyx C. Sacrum, coccyx, and pubic bones D. Sacrum, ischium, and ilium

A. Ischium, ilium, and pubic bones

The peripheral arteries of the uterus are the: A. Radial arteries B. Spiral arteries C. Straight arteries D. Arcuate arteries

D. Arcuate arteries

The muscles that may be confused with the ovaries on a pelvic sonogram include the: A. Rectus abdominis and obturator internus muscle B. Levator ani and coccygeus muscle C. Obterator internus and levator ani muscles D. Piriformis and iliopsoas muscle

D. Piriformis and iliopsoas muscle

Weakening of these muscles may lead to prolapse of the pelvic organs: A. Rectus abdominis and obturator internis muscles B. Levator ani and coccygeus muscles C. Obturator internus and levator ani muscles D. Piriformis and iliopsoas muscles

B. Levator ani and coccygeus muscles

The ovary is supplied blood by the: A. Ovarian artery B. Ovarian artery and uterine artery C. Uterine artery D. Arcuate artery

B. Ovarian artery and uterine artery

The pelvic ligament that provides support to the ovary and extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the uterus is the: A. Cardinal ligament B. Ovarian ligament C.Broad ligament D. Suspensory ligament of the ovary

B. Ovarian ligament

The pelvic ligament that provides support to the ovary and extends from the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus is the: A. Cardinal ligament B. Ovarian ligament C. Broad ligament D. Suspensory ligament

B. Ovarian ligament

The ligament that houses the vasculature of the uterus is the: A. Cardinal ligament B. Ovarian ligament C. Broad ligament D. Suspensory ligament of the ovary

A. Cardinal ligament

The urinary bladder, uterus, and ovaries are located within the: A. True pelvis B. False pelvis

A. True pelvis

Fluid noted posterior to the uterus would most likely be located within the: A. Space of Retzius B. Pouch of Douglas C. Anterior cul-de-sac D. Adnexa

B. Pouch of Douglas

The arteries that directly supply blood to the functional layer of the endometrium are the: A. Radial arteries B. Spiral arteries C. Straight arteries D. Arcuate arteries

B. Spiral arteries

Fluid noted anterior to the uterus would most likely be located within the: A. Pouch of Douglas B. Vesicouterine pouch C. Space of Retzius D. Rectouterine pouch

B. Vesicouterine pouch

Pelvic muscles appear: A. Echogenic B. Anechoic C. Hypoechoic D. Complex

C. Hypoechoic

The bilateral muscles that are located posterior to and extend from the sacrum to the femoral greater trochanter are the: A. Levator ani muscles B. Rectus abdominis muscles C. Obturator internus muscles D. Piriformis muscles

D. Piriformis muscles

The uterus is located _______ to the rectum: A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Lateral D. Medial

A. Anterior

The right ovarian artery branches off of the: A. Aorta B. Right renal artery C. Uterine artery D. Internal iliac artery

A. Aorta

The pelvic ligament that extends from the lateral aspect of the uterus to the side walls of the pelvis is the: A. Broad ligament B. Ovarian ligament C. Piriformis ligament D. Round ligament

A. Broad ligament

The pelvic muscle group that is located between the coccyx and the pubis is the: A. Levator ani muscles B. Rectus abdominis muscles C. Obturator internus muscles D. Piriformis muscle

A. Levator ani muscles

Pelvic bones, when visualized on sonography, will produced: A. Posterior shadowing B. Posterior enhancement C. Mirror image artifact D. Minimal enhancement

A. Posterior shadowing

The right ovarian vein drains directly into the: A. Right renal vein B. Aorta C. Inferior vena cava D. Common iliac vein

C. Inferior vena cava

The uterine artery branches off of the: A. Abdominal aorta B. Uterine plexus C. Internal iliac artery D. External iliac artery

C. Internal iliac artery

The true pelvis is delineated from the false pelvis by the: A. Space of Retzius B. Adnexa C. Linea terminalis D. Iliac crest

C. Linea terminalis

The muscle located lateral to the ovaries is the: A. Iliopsoas muscle B. Rectus abdominis muscle C. Obturator internus muscle D. Piriformis muscle

C. Obturator internus muscle

Another name for the rectouterine pouch is the: A. Space of Retzius B. Pouch of Retzius C. Pouch of Douglas D. Anterior cul-de-sac

C. Pouch of Douglas

Peritoneal muscles that are located posterior to the broad ligament are referred to as: A. Rectouterine spaces B. Anterior cul-de-sacs C. Lateral cul-de-sacs D. Adnexa

D. Adnexa

The space of Retzius is located: A. Between the uterus and bladder B. Between the bladder and ilium C. Along the lateral aspect of the uterus D. Between the bladder and pubic bone

D. Between the bladder and pubic bone

Pelvic bones, when visualized on sonography, will appear: A. Anechoic B. Hypoechoic C. Dark D. Hyperechoic

D. Hyperechoic

The left ovarian vein drains directly into the: A. Right renal vein B. Inferior vena cava C. Aorta D. Left renal vein

D. Left renal vein

The anterior cul-de-sac is also referred to as the: A. Space of Retzius B. Rectouterine pouch C. Pouch of Douglas D. Vesicouterine pouch

D. Vesicouterine pouch