Ach, Michaels, Zachwieja - Pelvis II Lab

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

Session Objectives:

1. Review the internal anatomical features of the urinary bladder and rectum, noting the differences in male and female urethral pathways and implications for catheterization and infection.
2. Trace the major blood vessels and their branches that supply the pelvic walls and organs.
3. Describe the location and anatomical features of the reproductive organs and their related structures in both sexes. Explain the functions of the each of the reproductive viscera in both sexes.
4. Trace the lymphatic drainage of the abdominal and pelvic walls & organs. What is the relationship between the blood supply and lymphatic drainage? What is its clinical importance?
5. Describe the anatomical underpinnings of:

• • • Benign prostatic hypertrophy
    • Hematogenous spread of prostatic cancer
    • Uterine tubal ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Spread of infection from pelvis and perineum

Session Materials/Instructions (same information as Pelvis II session):

Readings (complete prior to watching the recording - fair game for testing):

Moore, K.L., Dalley, A.F., and Agur, A.M.R., Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th edition, pp. 576-583; 588-589; 602-630 – focus on all blue boxes on 588-589 and from 618-630

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

You should read and be familiar with the Pelvis 2 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.