Anatomy in Obs and Gynae Flashcards
3 roles of vagina
Sexual intercourse
Childbirth
Menstruation
What is anterior to the vagina?
Bladder
Urethra
What is posterior to the vagina?
Rectouterine pouch
Rectum
Anal canal
What is lateral to the vagina?
Ureters
Levator ani mm
What is the posterior fornix the natural reservoir for?
Semen
What is the outer layer of cells in the vagina?
Stratified squamous epithelium
What is the role of the stratified squamous ep in the vagina?
Protection
What comprises the fibromuscular layer of the vagina
2 layers smooth mm - inner circular + outer longitudinal `
Arterial supply to vagina
Uterine + vaginal aa
Where do the arteries of the vagina originate?
Internal iliac aa
Where does venous return from the vagina occur
Vaginal venous plexus
Where does the venous supply from the vagina drain?
INto the internal iliac vv
Lymphatic drainage of the vagina; superior, middle and inferior
Sup: Ext iliac nodes
Mid: Int iliac nodes
Inf: superficial inguinal LN
What are the 2 regions of the cervix?
Ectocervix
Endocervix
Cell type in ectocervix
Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium
What is the external os?
Transition from ectocervix –> endocervical canal
Cell type in endocervical canal
Mucus secreting simple columnar ep
What is the internal os?
Where the canal ends + uterine cavity begins