0.5) anatomy of the female reproductive system

Question 1

what are the ligaments of the female reproductive system

Answer 1

broad ligament - associated with the uterus , fallopian tubes and ovaries:

> mesometrium - largest subsection and surrounds the uterus
running laterally to cover the external iliac vessels forming a fold over them

> mesovarium - associated with the ovaries , does not cover the ovaries but attaches to the helium of the ovaries from the posterioir surface of the broad ligament

> mesosalpinx - originates superiorly to the mesovarium enclosing the fallopian tubes

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ligaments with the ovary :

> ovarian ligament - attaches the ovary to the uterus
attaches to the ovary inferiorly
and the uterus just below the fallopian tubes

> suspensory ligament of ovary or infundibulopelvic ligament
from the ovary to the lateral abdominal wall

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uterine ligaments

Question 2

what does the suspensory ligament of the ovary or infundibulopelvic ligament contain ?

Answer 2

ovarian artery
ovarian vein
ovarian nerve plexus
lymphatic vessels

Question 3

ligaments associated with the uterus are split into ?

Answer 3

superior aspect
and
middle aspect

superior aspect - supported by broad ligament and the round ligament

middle aspect - supported by cardinal , pubocervical and uterosacral ligament

Question 4

what is the inferior aspect of the uterus supported by

Answer 4

pelvic floor

Question 5

give the anatomy of the round ligament?

Answer 5

orginating from the uterine horns and attach to the labia major - supports the uterus anteriorly

Question 6

which ligament is a source of pain during pregnancy ?

Answer 6

round ligament due to the increased force put on the expanding ligament

Question 7

what is the cardinal lig also known as ? and where does it come from ?

Answer 7

mackenrodts lig / also called the transverse cervical ligaments

comes from the inferior border of the broad ligament

Question 8

the cardinal lig contains what neuromuscular bunch ?

Answer 8

uterine artery and uterine veins

Question 9

what is the anatomy of the cardinal ligament

Answer 9

side of the cervix and lateral fornix of the vagina to the lateral pelvic wall at the level of the ischial spines

Question 10

what is the anatomy of the pubocervical ligament and uterosacral lig ?

Answer 10

pubocervical ligaments are bilateral structures, which attach the cervix to the posterior surface of the pubic symphysis

uterosacral ligaments are also bilateral fibrous bands, which attach the cervix to the sacrum. They are also known as the recto-uterine ligaments or sacrocervical ligaments. This supports the uterus posteriorly and holds it in place

Question 11

where is the bartholin gland

Answer 11

resides in a space in the labia minor called the vestibule

Question 12

best description of the pelvic diaphragm

Answer 12

synonymous with the pelvic floor

The levator ani is the major component-a tripartite muscle of the pelvic floor penetrated by the urethra, vagina, and rectum

Question 13

Which of the following ligaments provide the most support to the uterus in terms of preventing prolapse?

Answer 13

cardinal ligaments

These ligaments serve as the major support for the apex of the vagina and are severed at the time of hysterectomy. Once divided at hysterectomy, vaginal vault prolapse becomes more likely