Abdomen, Pelvis, Perineum Written Examination Part III- September 21, 2001

The College of Medicine of The Pennsylvania State University

Note: This is an outline of items to discuss -- NOT the "Answer"
[ The Structural Basis of Medical Practice ]

Table of Contents
  1. Review the anatomy of the liver and gall bladder. (12 pts)
  2. Review the anatomy of the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovary. (12 pts)
  3. Review the anatomy of the ischiorectal fossa.. (12 pts)
  4. Review the anatomy of the perineum. (10 pts)

1. Review the anatomy of the liver and gall bladder. Include structure, supporting elements, peritoneal relationships, vasculature, lymhatic drainage, innervation (e.g., preganglionic, postganglionic, afferents, pathways), and relationship to surrounding structures and spaces. (12 pts)


2. Indicate your understanding of the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovary as to structure, orientation, relationships (anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, medial lateral), support(s), and peritoneal associations, innervation (e.g., preganglionic, postganglionic, afferents, pathways), vasculature, and lymphatics. (12 pts)


3. Discuss the boundaries and contents of the ischiorectal fossa, fascial specializations, the relationship of the ischiorectal fossa to the superficial and deep pouches, and provide explanation of your observation that urine does not accumulate in the superficial pouch. (12 pts)


4. Review the anatomy of the perineum. Include structures, supports, fascia, vascularization, lymphatic drainage, innervation (e.g., autonomics, somatics), and relationships, as well as noting differences between famales and males. (12 pts)


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