Anatomy of Female Reproductive System Flashcards
The female reproductive system is located where?
Within both the pelvic cavity and the perineum
What parts of the female reproductive system lie in the pelvic cavity?
Ovaries
Uterine / Fallopian tubes
Uterus
Superior part of vagina
What parts of the female reproductive system are found in the perineum?
Inferior part of vagina
Perineal muscles
Bartholin’s glands
Clitoris
Labia
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Describe the peritoneum in the female
Inferior part of parietal peritoneum - forms floor of peritoneal cavity and roof over pelvic organs
Covers the superior aspect organs
What pouches are found in females?
Vesico-uterine pouch (utero-vesico)
Recto-uterine pouch (pouch of Douglas)
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What is the broad ligament of the uterus?
Double layer of peritoneum
Extends between the uterus and the lateral walls and floor of pelvis
What does the broad ligament of the uterus do?
Helps maintain the uterus in its correct midline position
What does the broad ligament of the uterus contain?
The fallopian(uterine) tubes and the proximal part of the round ligament
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What is the round ligament of the uterus?
An embryological remnant
Attaches to lateral aspect of the uterus
Proximal part is contained within broad ligament
Where does the round ligament of the uterus pass through?
The deep inguinal ring to attach to the superficial tissue of the female perineum
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What are the 3 layers of the body of the uterus?
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
Why is the body of the uterus important?
Implantation of zygote occurs in body of uterus
If implantation occurs anywhere but the body of the uterus, its called a ?
Ectopic pregnancy
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Fallopian tube (uterine tube)
What is the most common position of the uterus?
Anteverted and anteflexed
Describe what anteflxed and anteverted means in terms of the most common position of the uterus
What is the normal variation of the position of the uterus?
The uterus is held in position by 3 levels of support, which are?
Number of strong ligaments (e.g. uterosacral ligaments)
Endopelvic fascia
Muscles of pelvic floor (e.g. levator ani)
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Where does fertilisation occur?
In the ampulla of the fallopian (uterine) tube
Usually do not lie symmetrically
What is “salpinx” the greek word for?
tube
What is a bilateral salpingo-oophrectomy?
Removal of both Fallopian tubes and ovaries