Anatomy Flashcards
Internal components of female reproductive system
Ovaries
fallopian tubes
uterus
Upper vagina
Where are located the female internal reproductive organs in the pelvis
In the lesser or true pelvis
External genitalia of female reproductive system
Lower vagina vaginaL vestibule mons pubis labia majora labia minora clitoris
Where are the external genitalia located in
In the perineum
Name of the female gonads
Ovaries
Function of ovaries
Shelter and protect eggs
Endocrine functions
Release of egg
Hormones produced by ovaries
Estrogen
Progesterone
Relaxin
Inhibin
Function of estrogens
Develop female characteristics-breasts, larger hips,
Aid in reproduction cycle
Relaxin function
Loosen pelvic ligaments for stretch during lanor
Inhibin function
Prevents pituitary gland from producing hormones
Length of uterine tube
10-12cm
4 parts of uterine tube
Infundibilum
Ampulla
Isthmus
Intrauterine part
Finger like processes at the end of uterine tube
Fimbriae
Longest and widest part of uterine tube
Ampulla
parts of the uterine tube where fertilization takes place
Ampulla
Main location of ectopic pregnancy
Fallopian tube in the ampulla
Organ of gestation
Uteurs
Normal weight of a uterus
30g to 40g
Length of normal uterus
7.5cm
What are the normal position of the uterus related to the vagina
Anteverted
retroverted
2 parts one uterus
2/3 body
1/3 cervix
Length of vagina
7-9cm
Name of communication between vagina and cervical canal
External os
The way through which the vagina opens to the exterior
Introitus
The vagina pierces the levator ani and the urogénital diaphragm , true or false ?
True
Anterior relation of the vagina
Fundus of urinary bladder
Posterior relation of vagina
Upper part covered by peritoneum
Lower part consist of loose connective tissue separating it from rectum wall
Inferior relation of vagina
Perineal body
Lateral relation of vagina
Ureters and uterine arteries in the broad ligaments at fornices
Muscles that act like sphincters for the vagina on contractions
Pubovaginalis part of levator ani
Urogénital diaphragm
Bulbospongiosus muscle
Functions of sphincters of vagina
Allow escape of menstrual fluids
Sexual activities
Birth
Where does the external genitalia known as vulva or pudendum lie
In the urogénital triangle of the perineum
External genitalia components
Mons pubis Labia majora Labia minora Clitoris Vestibule Vestibular bulb Greater vestibular glands
Common name of greater vestibular glands
Bartholins gland
Diameter of bartholins gland
0.5cm
Location of bartholins gland
Either side of vestibule in fatty tissue of labia majora posterolateral to vaginal orifice
Shape of bartholins gland
Oval
Goal of bartholins gland
Secretion for sexual activity