Anatomy in Obs and Gynae Flashcards

1
Q

3 roles of vagina

A

Sexual intercourse
Childbirth
Menstruation

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2
Q

What is anterior to the vagina?

A

Bladder

Urethra

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3
Q

What is posterior to the vagina?

A

Rectouterine pouch
Rectum
Anal canal

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4
Q

What is lateral to the vagina?

A

Ureters

Levator ani mm

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5
Q

What is the posterior fornix the natural reservoir for?

A

Semen

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6
Q

What is the outer layer of cells in the vagina?

A

Stratified squamous epithelium

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7
Q

What is the role of the stratified squamous ep in the vagina?

A

Protection

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8
Q

What comprises the fibromuscular layer of the vagina

A

2 layers smooth mm - inner circular + outer longitudinal `

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9
Q

Arterial supply to vagina

A

Uterine + vaginal aa

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10
Q

Where do the arteries of the vagina originate?

A

Internal iliac aa

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11
Q

Where does venous return from the vagina occur

A

Vaginal venous plexus

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12
Q

Where does the venous supply from the vagina drain?

A

INto the internal iliac vv

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13
Q

Lymphatic drainage of the vagina; superior, middle and inferior

A

Sup: Ext iliac nodes
Mid: Int iliac nodes
Inf: superficial inguinal LN

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14
Q

What are the 2 regions of the cervix?

A

Ectocervix

Endocervix

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15
Q

Cell type in ectocervix

A

Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium

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16
Q

What is the external os?

A

Transition from ectocervix –> endocervical canal

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17
Q

Cell type in endocervical canal

A

Mucus secreting simple columnar ep

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18
Q

What is the internal os?

A

Where the canal ends + uterine cavity begins

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19
Q

Functions cervix (2)

A

Passage of sperm into uterus

Maintains sterility of upper reproductive tract

20
Q

What are the 3 parts of the uterus?

A

Fundus
Body
Cervix

21
Q

What is meant by anteverted + anteflexed in relation to the uterus?

A

Anteverted - rotated forward, towards ant surface of the bdy
Anteflexed - flexed, towards ant surface of body

22
Q

What is posterior to the uterus?

A

Rectum

23
Q

What is antero inferior to the uterus?

A

Bladder

24
Q

What are the 2 functions of the fallopian tube?

A

Inner mucosa + cilia waft ovum towards uterus + supply with nutrients
SM layer contracts to transport ova + sperm

25
Q

What are the 4 regions of the fallopian tubes

A

Fimbriae
Infundibulum
Ampulla
Isthmus

26
Q

Which is the widest region of the fallopian tubes

A

Ampulla

27
Q

Where is the fallopian tubes does fertilisation take place?

A

Ampulla

28
Q

Aa and vv supply to fallopian tubes?

A

Uterine + ovarian aa + vv

29
Q

Innervation of the fallopaian tubes

A

Uterine and ovarian plexuses

30
Q

Which surface of the broad ligament are the ovaries attached to?

A

Posterior surface

31
Q

What are the 3 main functions of the ovaries?

A

Produce oocytes

Produce oestrogen + progesterone

32
Q

3 components of ovaries

A

Surface
Outer cortex
Inner medulla

33
Q

What structures is the broad ligament associated with?

A

Uterus

Ovaries

34
Q

What structures is the uterine ligament associated with

A

Uterus

35
Q

What structures is the ovarian ligament associated with?

A

Ovaries

36
Q

What is the perineum?

A

The anatomical region of the pelvis, between the thighs

37
Q

What separates the pelvic cavity from the perineum?

A

Pelvic floor

38
Q

Anterior border perineum

A

PS

39
Q

Posterior border perineum

A

Tip of coccyx

40
Q

Lateral border perineum

A

Inf pubic rami + inf ischial rami

41
Q

Roof of perineum

A

Pelvic floor

42
Q

Base perineum

A

Skin + fascia

43
Q

Neurovascular supply to perineum

A
Pudental nn (S2-4) 
Internal pudendal aa
44
Q

What are the 2 significant hiatuses in the pelvic floor?

A

Urogenital hiatus for urethra

Rectal hiatus for anal canal

45
Q

3 functions of the pelvic floor

A

Support abdominopelvic viscera
Resistance to increases in IAP
Urinary + faecal continence