Anatomy Of Ovaries And Fallopian Tubes Flashcards
What is the only structure inthe abdominopelvic cavity that is not covered by peritoneum
Ovary
What is the only true intraperitoneal structure
Ovary
How are the ovaries connected to the cornua
By the ovarian ligament
The anterior surface of the uterus is connected by the posterior surfsce kf the broad ligament by what
Mesovarian
Where is the hilum of the ovary located
Superior anterior surface
Premenopasal mmts of ovary
3 X 2 X 1cm
How do you calculate ovarian volume
L X W X AP X 0.523
What is another term form dominant follicle
Graafian follicle
Postmenopausal ovaries normall do not exceed what in any dimension
2cm in any dimension or 8cc volume
What is the name for ovarin fossa
Fossa of waldeyer
What is the functional tissue of the ovary
Corex
Where are follicles found
Cortex
Each cycle how many eggs mature and release
4-5
The ovaries have a dual blood supply.
The uterine arteries branch from ____
The ovarian arteries branch from____
Uterine arteries branch from internal iliac
Ovarain arteries branch from anterior aorta
The right ovarian vein empties into ___
IVC
The left ovarian vein emptes into ____
Left renal vein
Normal length of fallopian tubes
8-14cm
The fallopian tubes are supplied with blood from what
Vascular arch
What are the 4 segments of the fallopian tube
- interstitial
- isthmus
- ampulla
- infundibulum
intramural is another name for which portion of the Fallopian tube
interstitial
which portion of the Fallopian tube is the most dangerous portion for an ectopic pregnancy
interstitial
what is the name for the middle portion of the Fallopian tube
isthmus
which portion of the isthmus is the widest and largest portion
ampulla
fertilization usually occurs in which portion of the fallopian tube?
ampulla
where is the most common location for ectopic pregnancies
ampulla
the infundibulum contains what at the end of it?
fimbriae
which portion of the Fallopian tube opens into the peritoneal cavity
infundibulum
what are the three wall layers of the fallopian tube
- mucosal
- muscle
- serosal coating
the mucosal lining contains ___ to help propel the egg through the tube
cilia