40 workbook ex 1 Flashcards
state after reaching puberty in which menses occurs normally every 21-28 days
menarche
structure or tissue next to or near another related structure
adnexa
pregnacy
parity
inner lining of the uterine cavity, which appears echogenic to hyperechoic on ultrasound
depending on menstrual cycle
endometrium
across, or through the labia
translabial
refers to a horizontal plane through the longitudinal axis of the body to image structures from anterior to posterior
coronal plane
bending backward
retroverted
any hormlike projectoin; refers to the fundus of the uterus where the fallopian tube arises
cornu
across or through the perimeum
transperineal
middle layer of the uterine cavity that appears very homogeneous on ultrasound
myometrium
refers to a vertical plane through the longitudinal axis of the body that divides it into two portions
sagital plane
an opening or entrance inot a canal or cavity, as the vagina
introitus
time before the onset of menses
premenarche
when menses have ceased permanently
menopause
tipping forward
anterverted