Chapter 27 Female Reproductive System Flashcards
1
Q
Ovaries tethered by…
A
suspensory ligament
2
Q
Uterine tubes
A
location of most successful fertilizations
3
Q
Three parts of uterine tubes:
A
infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus
4
Q
Three layers of uterus:
A
endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium
5
Q
Sign of sexual assault?
A
posterior fornix is ruptured
6
Q
3 layers of vaginal wall?
A
mucosa, muscularis, fibrous
7
Q
Mucosa
A
stratified squamous epithelium
8
Q
Muscularis
A
longitudinal/circular muscles
9
Q
Vulva
A
outside of vagina
10
Q
3 parts of broad ligament:
A
mesometrium, mesosalpinx, mesovarium
11
Q
mesometrium
A
mesentery of the uterus
12
Q
mesosalpinx
A
mesentery of the uterine tubes
13
Q
Mesovarium
A
mesentery of the ovaries
14
Q
Round ligament
A
- binds uterus to anterior wall of pelvis
- continues into the labia majora
15
Q
Suspensory ligament of the ovary
A
- ties ovary to pelvic wall
- supports ovarian NAVLs