Ach, Michaels, Zachwieja - Pelvis I Lab

Instructor(s): Terri Ach, Robin Michaels, Alexandra Zachwieja

Session Objectives:

  1. Review the bony and ligamentous features of the pelvis. 
  2. Identify the muscles that line the walls and floor of the pelvic cavity and describe their clinical importance
  3. Describe the relationships formed by the peritoneum lying on the upper surface of the pelvic organs in both male and female.  Locate the pouches and cul-de-sacs.
  4. Identify and locate the internal reproductive organs of both sexes and the structures that lie adjacent to them. Describe the anatomical features of the internal reproductive organs in both sexes.
  5. Explain the function of each male and female reproductive organ.
  6. Identify and locate the major blood supply to each pelvic organ.
  7. Describe the pathways and functions of both autonomic and somatic innervation of the pelvic viscera
  8. Develop a system of landmarks to identify pelvic structures on radiographs and pelvic scans
  9. Apply anatomical knowledge to clinical basis of prolapse, anesthesia, rectal exams, dystocia, ectopic pregnancy, culdocentesis and ureter injuries

Session Materials/Instructions (same information from Pelvis I session):

The readings for this session are listed below and should be completed before the lecture – these are fair game for testing. 

Required Readings: Moore, K.L., Dalley, A.F., and Agur, A.M.R., Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th edition, pp. 554-576; 583-602, especially blue clinical boxes: 561-564, 588, 600-602

Watch the embedded video below and use this associated powerpoint Download this associated powerpoint take notes.

You should read and be familiar with the Pelvis 1 dissector on Grant’s Anatomy Lab before lab.

*Note, the pelvic dissections for 2021 are slightly different than the 2020 dissections for ease of dissection and preserving structures. However all of the structures mentioned and listed in the 2020 Pelvis 1 and 2 lectures will be dissected throughout both labs. The major difference being the dissection of the sacral plexus in Pelvis 2 lab vs. Pelvis 1 lab. That being said, it may be beneficial to watch both Pelvis 1 and 2 lectures before commencing the pelvis labs to get the full picture.  As always be in touch at zachw001@d.umn.edu with any questions.

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