Anatomy - Female repro + breast Flashcards
female reproductive system lies within
pelvic cavity
perineum
pelvic cavity contains
ovaries
uterine tubes
uterus
superior part of vagina
perineum contans
inferior part of vagina perineal muscles bartholin's glands clitoris labia
Bartholins glands
secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina
located slightly posterior and to either side of vaginal opening
excess peritoneal fluid collects where
pouch of douglas (recto-uterine pouch) [fluid may be collected by needle in posterior fornix of vagina]
two main ligaments of uterus?
Broad ligament (maintains mid line position) Round ligament (attaches lateral aspect of uterus)
3 layers of uterine body
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
most common posiitioning of the uterus
anteverted
anteflexed
normal variation of positioning of uterus
retroverted
retroflexed
zone examined in cervical smear?
Squamo Columnar Junction (transformation zone)
fertilisation occurs at …
ampulla
fimbriae opens up into the …
peritoneal cavity (Communication between genital and peritoneal cavity so PID can cause peritonitis)
bed of breast extends from
ribs 2-6
axillary area of breast
Axillary tail of spence
breast lymph drainage
lymph from breast drains to ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes > supraclavicular nodes