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Anatomy of the female ganital system Flashcards

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1
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It is a pad of fat lying the symphysis pubis covered by skin and pubic hair from the time of puberty

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Mons Veneris Mons Pubis

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The outer two large folds of fatty skin and passing back from the mons veneris to the perineum

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Labia Majora

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Two thin folds of modified skin situated inside the labia majora, that contain main two opening to the urethra and vagina and also protects them

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Labia Minora

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It is an erectile organ corresponding to male penis, It is rich with blood and nerve supply so, it is very sensitive and vascular and plays a role in the orgasm of sexual intercourse

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Clitoris

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The area between the inner aspects of the labia minora It is extending anteriorly to the clitoris and posteriorly to the perineum

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Vestibule

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Area in the female reproductive system that contains 6 openings including the uretheral orifice and two skene glands

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Vestibule

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Two glands that are found posteriorly on either sides of the urethra and secrete small amounts of mucous that serve lubrication

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Two Skene Glands

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The short stretch of skin starting at the bottom of the vulva and extending to the anus and it is made up of skin and muscle

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Perineum

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The area in women that often tears during birth (episiotomy). To accomodate passage of the child and this is apparently natural

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Perineum

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What are the 6 components of the female external genital system?

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  1. Mons Veneris / Mons Pubis
  2. Lapia Majora
  3. Lapia Minora
  4. Clitoris
  5. Vestibule
  6. Perineum
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11
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A fibromuscular tube from the vulva to the uterus

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Vagina

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Location of the vagina?

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Its located between the bladder and rectum

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Length of the anterior and posterior wall of the vagina?

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Anterior wall: 8-9 cm

Posterior wall: 10 -11 cm

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Structure of the vagina?

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Lined by stratified squamous epithelium that is elevated into folds (rugae). This rugae permit great distension without damage

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What is the difference between the two skene glands and the two bartholin glands?

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Function:

Two skene glands: Lubricate the uretheral opening

Two bartholin glands: Lubricate the vagina during sexual intercourse

Location:

Two skene glands: Posteriorly on either sides of the urethra

Two bartholin glands: Posteriorly on either sides of the vagina

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16
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Function of the vagina?

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  1. As a passageway for the menstrual flow
  2. As a passageway for uterine secretions
  3. As a birth canal during labor
  4. With the help of two Bartholin’s glands becomes lubricated during sexual intercourse
17
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It is a hollow, muscular and a pear-shaped organ

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Uterus

18
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What’s the name of the lower third of the uterus? and it’s function? and it’s length?

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The cervix.
Connects the uterus to the vagina.
2.5-3.0 cm.

19
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Measures of the uterus? Weight, Long, Wide, Depth

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Weight in non pregnant women: 60-70 gm

7.5 long X 5 wide X 2.5 depths

20
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Function of the uterus?

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  1. It shelters the fetus during pregnancy

2. It expels the uterine contents following pregnancy

21
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Location/Position of the uterus?

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It is located in the cavity of the true pelvis

Anterior: Bladder
Posterior: Rectum
Lateral: Broad ligaments, fallopian tubes and ovaries
Superior: Intestine
Inferior: Vagina
22
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Structure of the uterus?

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  1. Fundus
  2. Cornua
  3. Corpus/Body
  4. Isthmus
  5. Cervix
23
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It is the upper outer angles of the uterus, where the fallopian tubes join

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Cornua

24
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It is the domed upper wall between the insertions of the fallopian tubes

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Fundus

25
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It makes up the upper 2/3 of the uterus and is the greater part of the uterus

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Corpus/Body

26
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It is the narrow area between the cavity and the cervix, it enlarges during pregnancy

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Isthmus

27
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It has two OS (internal and external)

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Cervix

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It is a small round opening at the lower end of the cervix towards the vagina.

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External Os

29
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It is the narrow opening between the isthmus and the cervix

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Internal Os

30
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What does ante-version means?

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It leans forward

31
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What does ante-flexed means?

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It bends forward

32
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layers of the uterus?

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  1. Endometrium
  2. Myometrium
  3. Perimetrium
33
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Its the layer that forms of a lining of the epithelium (mucous membrane) and It is constantly changing in the thickness throughout menstrual cycle (It sheds during menstruation)

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Endometrium

34
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The layer which is the muscle coat, thick in the upper part of the uterus and thin in the isthmus and cervix

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Myometrium

35
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A layer of the uterus which is the outer membrane,of the uterus and extend to the peritoneum

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Perimetrium

36
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Structure of the fallopian tube?

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  1. Interstitial Portion
  2. Isthmus
  3. Ampullary
  4. Infundibular
37
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Quickening in primi-para and multi-para

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Primi-Para: 18:20th week

Multi-Para: 16:18 week

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