Anatomy of Uterus, Cervix, and Vagina Flashcards
The lower segment of the cervix extends slightly into the vaginal canal which forms the _____
Vaginal fornicies
The vaginal wall should mot exceed ___ in thickness
1cm
The average vaginal cuff should measure _____
1.4cm
What is the inner mucous layer of the uterus
Endometrium
What us the muscluar layer of the uterus
Myometrium
What is the outer serous layer of the uterus
Perimetrium or serosa
____ : the opening from the uterus into the cervix
Internal os
___: opening from cervix to vagina
External os
The corpus is another name for what part of the uterus
Body
___: lower portion of the corpus connected to the cervix
Isthmus
___: the short segment between the body and cervix in a pregnant patient
Lower uterine segment
What structure connects the uterine cavity with the vagina
Cervix
What are the two layers of the endometrium
- supeficial/ functional layer
- deep or basal layer
Which layer of the endometrium is shed during menstruation
Functional layer
What ar the ligaments that suspend the uterus in the pelvic cavity
- round
- cardinal
- uterosacral
What is the relationship of the uterus to the bladder ans rectosigmoid colon
- posterior to blader
- anterior to rectosigmoid colon