DMS 206 Ch. 16 Quiz

what path does arterial blood take to supply the uterus

Aorta- Common iliac arteries-internal iliac arteries-uterine arteries

which pelvic ligament is often demonstrated suspending the uterus in pelvis when a patient presents with gross ascites

broad ligament

which pelvic ligament are not true ligaments but are actually double folds of the peritoneum

broad ligaments and suspensory ligaments of the ovary

what is the path of venous drainage from the right ovary

ovarian vein - IVC

which pelvic muscle group is most often mistaken for ovaries

piriformis

What is the term used to describe the normal location of the ovaries?

Annex's

Which arteries in the uterus feed the functional layer of the endometrium?

Spiral arteries

What structures make up the posterior boundary of the pelvic cavity?

Sacrum and coccyx

Which part of the pelvic space contains the uterus and ovaries

lesser pelvis

which pelvic muscles supply support to the pelvic organs

levator ani and coccygeus

if a patient presents with free fluid in the pelvic spaces, where else should the sonographer interogate?

morisons pouch

Which uterine arteries can be demonstrated in the periphery of the uterus in a multigravida patient?

straight arteries

what pelvic muscle is often mistaken for the bowel

iliopsoas

Which part of the female pelvis has a dual blood supply

ovary