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what is the vulva made up of
labia minora
labia majora
mons
clotoris
urethra
vestibular bulbs
bartholin glans
vaginal opening
what is the Mons
fatty mound anterior to the pubic bone
cushion during intercourse
secretes phermones
what does the labia protect
urethra and vaginal openings
what are the bartholin glands
under labia minora
secrete mucus (lubricant) into the vagina introitus
what innervates the bartholin glands
parasympathetic nervous system
what occurs during stimulation to the clitoris
dilation of arteries as results of release of acetylcholine and nitric oxide, tissue becomes erect
where does the vagina receive blood from
uterine arteries
what is the innervation of the vagina
sympathetic innervation deep perineal nerve off the pudendal nerve
afferent fibers to sensory ganglia at S2-S4
what is the fundus
upper part of the body of the uterus above the uterine ostia
what does the uterine isthmus lead into
the cevix
what is the typical presentation of the uterus
anteverted position laying over the ladder
what are the layers of the uterine wall
perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium
what is the perimetrium
outer aspect supported by layer of connective tissue
what is the myometrium
the smooth muscular layer, bulk of the uterus, where most of the nerve and blood vessels are located
what is the endometrium
layer involved in monthly menses
what does the round ligament support
uterus posterior-inferior
what is the broad ligament
2 layers that sandwhich the structures
-mesosalpinx
- mesovarium
-mesometrium
what attaches the uterus and ovary
ovarian ligament
what does the mesosalpinxsupport
the fallopian tube
what does the mesovarium support
the ovary
what does the mesometrium support
the uterus