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The germinal epithelium is the posterior fold of the broad ligament within which the ovary, not the uterine artery, lies.
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The section of the broad ligament surrounding the uterine artery is called the germinal epithelium
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The inferior mesenteric artery arises from the abdominal aorta and once it crosses the pelvic brim, it becomes the superior rectal artery, supplying much of the rectum.
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Once the inferior mesenteric artery crosses the pelvic brim, it becomes the superior rectal artery
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The four fornices of the vagina form a ring around the uterine cervix. The posterior fornix of the vagina is important in that it is covered by the peritoneum.
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The anterior fornix of the vagina is significant in that it is covered by peritoneum
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The cardinal ligaments are the strongest of the pelvic ligaments, connecting the cervix to the lateral pelvic wall. They are thickenings of pelvic fascia that add to the muscular support of the uterus. The cervix is attached to the sacrum by the uterosacral ligaments.
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The cardinal ligaments attach the cervix to the sacrum
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The internal iliac arteries branch into anterior divisions, which mainly supply pelvic viscera and posterior divisions, which mainly supply pelvic walls. The external iliac vessels supply the lower limbs.
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The blood supply to the pelvic viscera mainly comes from the external iliac arteries
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Chapter
2693
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Perineal tears
Topic
174
Obstetrics
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Which statement regarding the anatomy of female pelvic structures is correct?
a