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7.28 Genitalia Flashcards

1
Q

A hair‐covered fat pad overlying

the symphysis pubis;

A

Mons Pubus

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2
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Rounded folds of adipose tissue

A

Labia Majora

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3
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Thinner folds that extend anterior to form the prepuce and clitoris

A

Labia Minora

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4
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Boat-shaped fossa between the labia minora

A

Vetibule

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5
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Posterior portion in the vaginal opening, which may be covered by the hymen.

A

Introitus

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6
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Tissue between the introitus and anus

A

Perineum

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7
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Opens into the vestibule between the clitoris and the vagina

A

Urethral meatus

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8
Q

Openings of these are located posteriorly on either side of the vaginal opening, but are not usually visible. Secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina.

A

Bartholin’s Glands

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9
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A hollow tube extending upward and posteriorly between the urethra and rectum. It terminates in the cup‐shaped fornix.

A

Vagina

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10
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Mechanism for vaginal expansion

A

Vaginal mucosa lie in transverse folds (rugae)

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11
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A flattened fibromuscular

structure shaped like an inverted pear.

A

Uterus

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12
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Two parts of the uterus

A

Body

Cervix

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13
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Extend from each side of the uterus toward the ovary

A

Fallopian tubes

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14
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Almond‐shaped structures that vary in size but average 3.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm.

A

Ovaries

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15
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Term referring to tubes, ovaries and supporting tissues.

A

Adnexa

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16
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Normal cycle between periods

A

24-32 days

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17
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Normal length of period

A

3-7 days

18
Q

How to assess for hernias in women

A
  • Woman should stand

- Palpate the labia majora just upward and lateral to the pubic tubercles

19
Q

How should you assess for urethritis in women

A

Insert your index finger into the vagina and milk the urethra gently from inside outward

20
Q

3 columns of tissue in the penis

A
  • Corpus spongiosum

- Two corpus cavernosa

21
Q

Uncircumsised penis

A

Glans is covered by a loose “prepuce” or foreskin, where smegma (secretions of the glans) may collect)

22
Q

Urethra opens up into the…

A

Vertical slit-like urethral meatus

23
Q

Signs there is a prostrate issue (3)

A
  • Getting up to go to the bathroom at night
  • Dribbling
  • Trouble getting the stream started.
24
Q

How long are the testes?

A

4.5 cm

25
Q

Testes produce (2)

A

Spermatazoa, Testosterone

26
Q

Loose, wrinkled pouch divided into two compartments (each containing a testes)

A

scrotum

27
Q

Location and role of epididymis

A
  • Postlateral surface of each testes

- Provides a reservoir for storage, maturation and transport of sperm.

28
Q

The ______ is aordlike structure that begins at the tail of the epididymis and goes on to become the ________ before eventually entering the urethra within the prostate gland.

A

Vas deferens, spermatic cord.

29
Q

What is a hernia?

A

When part of the abdominal cavity goes through a weakened part of the abdominal wall.

30
Q

When does a hernia require surgery?

A

When it is not reduceable.

31
Q

21‐year‐old male presents complaining of a “nodule” on the back of his left testicle found during testicular self‐examination. On examination, you find both testicles to be of normal size, shape, and consistency. On the back of the left testicle in the area of the “nodule,” you find a soft, nodular, tubelike structure with no areas of abnormal tenderness. Your most likely diagnosis is:

A

This is the normal epididymis

32
Q

Most common form of hernia

A

Indirect inguinal hernias

33
Q

Least common form of hernias, more common in women

A

Femoral hernias

34
Q

More common in men over 40

A

Direct inguinal hernias

35
Q

These hernias originate above the inguinal ligament near its midpoint

A

Indirect inguinal hernias

36
Q

Anal canal

  • What is it
  • Length
  • Lining
  • Merges with _____.
A
  • Outlet of GI tract and is
  • About 3.8 cm long in adult.
  • Lined with modified skin (no hair or sebaceous
    glands)
  • merges with rectal mucosa at anorectal junction.
37
Q

Two anal sphicters

A

Internal: Involuntary control. ANS.
External: Surrounds internal. Voluntary control

38
Q

Folds of mucosa that extend vertically down from rectum and end in anorectal junction. Has an artery and a vein; sometimes veins enlarge to form a hemmorhoid.

A

Anal columns.

39
Q

Size and shape of the prostate

A

2.5 cm, heart-shaped.

40
Q

What does iron do to the stool?

A

Makes it look very dark

41
Q

Anal Winking

A

Done in patients with dimentia, neurological disorders
If you put your finger on the anus, it will close tightly.
In some neurological disorders, this reflex disappears.

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