The descent of the bladder and the anterior vaginal wall into the vaginal canal is called a:

a. rectocele.
b. varicocele.
c. cystocele.
d. urethrocele.

ANS: C
A cystocele is the descent of the bladder into the vaginal canal. A rectocele is the bulging of the rectum and posterior vaginal wall into the vaginal canal. A varicocele is the abnormal dilation of a vein within the spermatic cord. A urethrocele is sagging of the urethra.

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