what does the pelvic cavity contain?
3 bones
2 ligaments
2 muscles
what is the circle formed by the pelvis called?
pelvic inlet
what forms the walls of the pelvic cavity?
the bines including the sacrum and 2 hip bones
what is the pelvic diaphragm perforated by?
urethra
anal canal
vagina
what is the region of space called when it is superior or the pelvic diaphragm?
pelvic cavity
what is the region of space called when it is inferior to the pelvic diaphragm?
perineum
name the muscles of the pelvic diaphragm
levanter ani
coccygeus
name some of the features of the bladder
riga’s
ureter
urethra
smooth trigone
internal opening of ureter
internal urethral opening
detrouser muscle
what muscle forms the bladder?
detrouser muscle
how much does the bladder usually contain?
0.75L
where does the inferior part of the bladder exit?
pelvic diaphragm
how long is the uterus urethra?
4 cm
how pig is the penis urethra?
18-22cm
name some regions of the uterus
uterine tube
fimbriae
ovary
ovarian ligament
fundus
body
cervix
in relation to the bladder, where is the uterus located?
posterosuperior
name the ligament covering the uterus
broad ligament
what is cryptorchidism?
undescended testes
what is hydrocele?
increased fluid in the tunica vaginalis
name the regions of the ductal system
seminal vesicles
bulbourethral gland
prostate gland
ejaculatory duct
urethra
testis
epididymis
vas deferens
describe the penile urethra
pre-prostatic
prostatic
membranous
penile/ spongy
name the urethral sphincters
internal and external
name the ligaments of the pelvis
sacrospinous ligament
sacrotuberous ligament
what do the two ligaments of the pelvis form?
greater and lesser sciatic foramen
and there is a obturator membrane
what other muscles are part of the pelvis?
piriformis muscle
obturator muscle
