Ch. 2 Gynecology 1 Flashcards
What divides the false and true pelvis?
Pubic symphysis/linea terminalis
What does the pubic symphysis divide?
Major and minor pelvis
What organs develop in the lower abdomen?
Vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, kidneys, ovaries, bladder
What muscular organ has the sole purpose of gestation?
Uterus
The uterus is formed by the fusion of the ______________.
Mullerian ducts
Describe the normal uterus.
Single,, anteverted, two horns
Where is the uterus with respect to the peritoneum?
Extraperitoneal
Where are the ovaries with respect to the peritoneum?
Intraperitoneal
What are the types of uterus?
Infantile, nulliparous, menopausal
How is the uterus measured and what are the average measurements?
From fundus to cervix; 6-9 cm x 3-4 cm x 4-5 cm
- add .5-1 cm per term pregnancy
If a patient is NOT pregnant, the portion of the uterus between the cervix and corpus is referred to as?
Isthmus
If a patient is pregnant, the portion of the uterus between the cervix and corpus is referred to as?
Lower uterine segment (lus)
What is the LUS?
A transformed isthmus during pregnancy
What are the 3 layers of the uterus?
Endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium
What is the endometrium?
The inner mucosal layer of the uterus
What is the myometrium?
The middle muscle layer of the uterus
What is the perimetrium?
The outer serousal layer of the uterus
The fallopian tubes are also called:
Uterine tubes, oviducts, salpinges
True or false: the uterine tubes are routinely seen sonographically
False
True or false: the fallopian tubes are not routinely seen sonographically
True
When can the salpinges be seen sonographically?
When pathologically dilated
What is the ampulla?
The longest portion of the fallopian tube where fertilization occurs
Why is an interstitial ectopic pregnancy so dangerous?
The patient can bleed to death if there is a rupture due to the many vessels in that area
Describe the broad ligament and whether or not it is seen sonographically.
Sheetlike structure on each side of uterus; not seen sonographically unless there is free fluid
Which ligament holds the cervix to the lateral pelvic wall?
Cardinal ligament or ligament of Mackenrodt or lateral cervical ligament
Which ligament contains the uterine artery and vein?
Ligament of Mackenrodt, cardinal ligament, lateral cervical ligament
Which vessels does the cardinal ligament contain?
Uterine artery and vein
Which ligament can be a source of pain in pregnancy?
Round ligament
Which ligament provides anteversion of uterus?
Round ligament