Benign Hysterectomy Flashcards
What are the 3 bony prominences that are relevant during a hyst.
Iliac crest
ASIS
pubic symphysis
Organs within the pelvic cavity?
parts of the reproductive system
urinary bladder
ureters
rectum
what organs are located w/in the retroperitoneal space?
bladder
ureters
What makes up the female reproductive system
uterus
ovaries
fallopian tubes (uterine tubes)
vagina
What are they 3 parts of the uterus?
fundus
body
cervix
What is the function of the ovaries
produce eggs and release hormones into the body necessary for reproduction
What connects each ovary to the uterus?
ovarian ligament
What allows passage of the eggs from the ovaries to the uterus?
fallopian tubes
What is the vaginal fornix
the space within the vagina created by the protruding cervix
expandable sac that stores urine for later excretion via the urethra
bladder sac
tubular structures that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
ureters
final segment of the large intestines
rectum
What are the 5 ligaments in the pelvic cavity
broad ligament
infundibulopelvic (IP) ligament
round ligament
uterosacral ligament
cardinal ligament
this ligament is composed of a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the walls of the pelivs and tents around the uterus - creating ant. and post. leaf.
broad ligament
What does the broad ligament support?
uterus
fallopian tubes
ovaries
Anchors the ovaries to the pelvic wall and contain the ovarian blood vessels
Infundibulopelvic (IP) ligament
What else is the IP ligament known as?
Suspensory ligament of the ovary
Extends frm the uterus to the inguinal canal.
Round ligament
What is the function of the round ligament
help to maintain the anteverted position of the uterus
anchors the cervix to the sacrum
uterosacral ligaments
contain the uterine blood vessels and extend from the cervix to the lateral pelvic wall
cardinal ligaments
What is the para-aortic lymph node dissection
extends superiorly to the level of the inferior mesenteric artery
What is the function of the lymphatic system
Provide drainage of excess tissue fluid and remove excess cellular debris and infective agents from the blood stream - It also transports antibodies and cells of the immune system to areas of infection
Where are the lymph nodes located that are commonly collected during a malignant hysterectomy
Abdominal aorta, common iliac arteries, and external iliac arteries
