Ch 73: Cervix

Question 1

The uterus is divided into the uterine corpus superiorly and the uterine
cervix inferiorly, with the most superior part of the corpus also known as the
__ and the middle portion of the corpus known as the _____

Answer 1

The uterus is divided into the uterine corpus superiorly and the uterine
cervix inferiorly, with the most superior part of the corpus also known as the
fundus and the middle portion of the corpus known as the body.

Question 2

The regions of the body where the fallopian tubes enter are called the______

Answer 2

The regions of the body where the fallopian tubes enter are called the
cornua

Question 3

The most inferior, slightly constricted, portion of the uterus is called the______

Answer 3

The most inferior, slightly constricted, portion of the uterus is called the
isthmus or lower uterine segment (LUS)

Question 4

The uterus is usually bent anteriorly _______between the cervix and the
uterine body. The entire uterine cervix structure is normally bent anteriorly
________ in the pelvis.

Answer 4

The uterus is usually bent anteriorly (anteflexed) between the cervix and the
uterine body. The entire uterine cervix structure is normally bent anteriorly
(anteverted) in the pelvis.

Question 5

The ___
ligament is a double layer of peritoneum extending from the lateral margin of the
uterus to the lateral wall of the pelvis. It contains the fallopian tubes

Answer 5

The broad
ligament is a double layer of peritoneum extending from the lateral margin of the
uterus to the lateral wall of the pelvis. It contains the fallopian tubes

Question 6

The ______ligament, a band of smooth muscle and connective tissue that
contains small vessels and nerves, extends forward horizontally from its
attachment in the anterolateral portion of the uterus to the lateral pelvic wall.

Answer 6

The round ligament, a band of smooth muscle and connective tissue that
contains small vessels and nerves, extends forward horizontally from its
attachment in the anterolateral portion of the uterus to the lateral pelvic wall.

Question 7

The ___ ligaments are paired supports for the lower uterus, extending
from the uterus to the sacrum and running along the rectouterine peritoneal
fields.

Answer 7

The uterosacral ligaments are paired supports for the lower uterus, extending
from the uterus to the sacrum and running along the rectouterine peritoneal
fields.

Question 8

The______ligaments, also called _________, are thickened connective tissue and fascia arising at the upper
lateral margins of the cervix and inserting into the fascial covering of the pelvic
diaphragm.

Answer 8

The cardinal ligaments, also called transverse cervical ligaments
(Mackenrodt), are thickened connective tissue and fascia arising at the upper
lateral margins of the cervix and inserting into the fascial covering of the pelvic
diaphragm.

Question 9

The cervix is largely composed of collagenous tissues that are ___ signal intensity
on both T1WI and T2WI, providing a dark background for
visualization of hyperintense cervical carcinomas.

Answer 9

The cervix is largely composed of collagenous tissues that are low in signal intensity
on both T1WI and T2WI, providing a dark background for
visualization of hyperintense cervical carcinomas.

Question 10

Low-intensity myometrial lesions such as leiomyomas and adenomyomas are best
demonstrated when the myometrium has the highest signal
intensity in ______cycle.

Answer 10

Low-intensity myometrial lesions such as leiomyomas and adenomyomas are best
demonstrated when the myometrium has the highest signal
intensity in mid-menstrual cycle.

Question 11

The main artery supplying the uterus is the uterine artery which originates from the _______

Answer 11

anterior division of the hypogastric artery