CH 41 WB EX 1-3,5-7 Flashcards
the absence of menstruation
amenorrhea
position of the uterus when the uterine fundus bends forward toward the cervix
anteflexed
position of the uterus when the uterus is tipped slightly forward so that the cervix forms a 90-degree or smaller angle with the vaginal canal; most common uterine position
anteverted
a broad fold of peritoneum draped over the fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries; extends from the sides of the uterus to the sidewalls of the pelvis, dividing the pelvis from side to side and creating the vesicouterine pouch anterior to the uterus and the rectouterine pouch posteriorly; it is divided into the mesometrium, mesosalpinx, and mesovarium
broad ligament
wide band of fibromuscular tissue arising from the lateral aspects of the cervix and inserting along the lateral pelvic floor; a continuation of the broad ligament that provides rigid support for the cervix; also called the transverse cervical ligaments
cardinal ligament
one of two muscles in the pelvic diaphragm; located on the posterior pelvic floor, where it supports the coccyx
coccygeus muscles
an anatomic structure on the surface of the ovary, consisting of a spheroid of yellowish tissue that grows within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation; acts as a short-lived endocrine organ that secretes progesterone to maintain the decidual layer of the endometrium should conception occur
corpus luteum
pain associated with menstruation
dysmenorrhea
a steroidal hormone secreted by the theca interna and granulosa cells of the ovarian follicle that stimulates the development of female reproductive structures and secondary sexual characteristics; promotes the growth of endometrial tissue during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle
estrogen
portion of the pelvis found above the brim; that portion of the abdominal cavity cradled by the iliac fossae; also called the greater or major pelvis
false pelvis
a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and maturation of graafian follicles in the ovary
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
a hormonal substance that stimulates the function of the testes and the ovaries; in the female, FSH and LH are gonadotropins
gonadotropin
a hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) by the anterior pituitary gland
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
paired triangular, flat muscles that cover the inner curved surface of the iliac fossae; they arise from the iliac fossae and join the psoas major muscles to form the lateral walls of the pelvis
iliacus muscles
a bony ridge on the inner surface of the ilium and pubic bones that divides the true and false pelvis; also called the pelvic brim or linea terminalis
iliopectineal line
one of two muscles of the pelvic diaphragm that stretch across the floor of the pelvic cavity like a hammock, supporting the pelvic organs and surrounding the urethra, vagina, and rectum; a broad, thin muscle that consists of the pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus, and puborectalis
levator ani
a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates ovulation and then induces luteinization of the ruptured follicle to form the corpus luteum
luteinizing hormone (LH)
the onset of menstruation and the commencement of cyclic menstrual function; usually occurs between 11 and 13 years of age
menarche
the cessation of menstruation
menopause
abnormally heavy or long periods
menorrhagia
the periodic flow of blood and cellular debris that occurs during menstruation
menses
mesosalpinx
the upper portion of the broad ligament that encloses the fallopian tubes
the upper portion of the broad ligament that encloses the fallopian tubes
mesosalpinx
the posterior portion of the broad ligament that is drawn out to enclose and hold the ovary in place
mesovarium
a triangular sheet of muscle that arises from the anterolateral pelvic wall and surrounds the obturator foramen, passes through the lesser sciatic foramen and inserts into the medial aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur, and serves to rotate and abduct the thigh
obturator internus muscle
abnormally light menstrual periods
oligomenorrhea
an incompletely developed or immature ovum
oocyte
a paired ligament that extends from the inferior/medial pole of the ovary to the uterine cornua; also called the utero-ovarian ligament
ovarian ligament
the female egg; a secondary oocyte released from the ovary at ovulation
ovum
a serous membrane enveloping the uterus; also called the serosa
perimetrium
a flat, pyramidal muscle arising from the anterior sacrum, passing through the greater sciatic notch to insert into the superior aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur; serves to rotate and abduct the thigh
piriformis muscle
an abnormally frequent recurrence of the menstrual cycle; a menstrual cycle of less than 21 days
polymenorrhea
time period in young girls before the onset of menstruation
premenarche
a steroidal hormone produced by the corpus luteum that helps prepare and maintain the endometrium for the arrival and implantation of an embryo
progesterone
paired muscles that originate at the transverse process of the lumbar vertebrae and extend inferiorly through the false pelvis on the pelvic sidewall, where they unite with the iliacus muscle to form the iliopsoas muscle before inserting into the lesser trochanter of the femur; serves to flex the thigh toward the pelvis
psoas major muscle
area in the pelvic cavity between the rectum and the uterus that is likely to accumulate free fluid; also known as the posterior cul-de-sac and the pouch of Douglas
rectouterine recess (pouch)
position of the uterus when the uterine fundus bends posteriorly upon the cervix
retroflexed
position of the uterus when the entire uterus is tipped posteriorly so that the angle formed between the cervix and the vaginal canal is greater than 90 degrees
retroverted