Chapter 27 Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Ovaries tethered by…
suspensory ligament
Uterine tubes
location of most successful fertilizations
Three parts of uterine tubes:
infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus
Three layers of uterus:
endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium
Sign of sexual assault?
posterior fornix is ruptured
3 layers of vaginal wall?
mucosa, muscularis, fibrous
Mucosa
stratified squamous epithelium
Muscularis
longitudinal/circular muscles
Vulva
outside of vagina
3 parts of broad ligament:
mesometrium, mesosalpinx, mesovarium
mesometrium
mesentery of the uterus
mesosalpinx
mesentery of the uterine tubes
Mesovarium
mesentery of the ovaries
Round ligament
- binds uterus to anterior wall of pelvis
- continues into the labia majora
Suspensory ligament of the ovary
- ties ovary to pelvic wall
- supports ovarian NAVLs
What stabilizes the uterus?
ligaments attached to cervix
Prolapse of uterus associated with?
advanced age/difficult pregnancies
Mons pubis
adipose pad overlies pubic symphysis
Vestibule
anatomical gutter btw labia minora
Vestibular bulbs
hemotumescent
Vestibular glands
lubricates vagina
Episiotomy
perineum cut surgically to enlarge the canal
What suspends breast mass from skin?
Cooper’s ligaments
Nipple
termination of glandular tissue mass
Areola
pigmented skin + sebaceous glands
Neoplasm
abnormal cell growth
PAP-smear
examination of cells taken from cervix
Uterine cancer most associated with?
menopause