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Chapter 39 Flashcards

1
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Anteflexed

A

Uterine fundus bends towards CX

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2
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Anteverted

A

Uterus tipped toward
CX forms 90 deg. or smaller angle
Most common

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3
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Broad ligament

A

Broad fold over Fallopian tubes

Divides into mesometrium, mesosalpinx, and mesovarium

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4
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Cardinal ligament (transverse cervical ligament)

A

Wide bands of fibromuscular tissue

Continuation of broad ligament

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5
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Coccygeus muscle

A

Muscle in pelvic diaphragm

Supports coccyx

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6
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Corpus luteum

A

Structure on surface of ovary
Spheroid yellow tissue
Short lived endocrine organ

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7
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Estrogen

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Secreted by theca interna and granulosa cells
Stimulates development of female reproductive structures and secondary sexual characteristics
Promotes growth of endometrial tissue

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8
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False pelvis

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Portion of pelvis above brim

Cradled by iliac fossae

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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

A

Secreted by anterior pituitary gland

Stimulates growth and maturation of Graafian follicles

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10
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Gonadotropin

A

Stimulates function of testes and ovaries

Females : FSH and LH

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Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)

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Secreted by hypothalamus

Stimulates release of FSH and LH by anterior pituitary gland

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12
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Iliacus muscle

A

Paired triangular, flat muscles

Arise from iliac fossae

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13
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Iliopectineal line

A

Bony ridge

Divides true and false pelvis

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14
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Levator ani

A

Muscle in pelvic diaphragm
Like a hammock
Consists of pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus, and puborectalis

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15
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Luteinizing hormone

A

Secreted by anterior pituitary gland

Stimulates ovulation and induces luteinization of ruptured follicles

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16
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Menarche

A

Onset of menstruation

Between 11-13 years old

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17
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Menorrhagia

A

Abnormally heavy/long periods

18
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Menses

A

Periodic blood flow and cellular debris

19
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Mesosalpinx

A

Upper portion of broad ligament

Encloses Fallopian tubes

20
Q

Mesovarium

A

Posterior portion of broad ligament

Holds ovary in place

21
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Obturator internus muscle

A

Triangular sheet of muscle
Surrounds obturator foramen
Serves to rotate or abduct the thigh

22
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Oligomenorrhea

A

Abnormally light menstrual period

23
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Oocyte

A

Incompletely developed/immature ovum

24
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Ovarian ligament (utero-ovarian ligament)

A

Paired ligament

Extends from inferior/medial pole of ovary

25
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Ovum

A

Female egg

Secondary oocyte released from ovary at ovulation

26
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Perimetrium (serosa)

A

Serous membrane

Envelopes uterus

27
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Piriformis muscle

A

Flat, pyramidal muscle
Arises from anterior sacrum
Serves to rotate and abduct thigh

28
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Polymenorrhea

A

Abnormally frequent menstrual cycle

29
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Premenarche

A

Period of time before onset of menstruation

30
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Progesterone

A

Steroidal hormone
Produced by corpus luteum
Helps prepare and maintain the endometrium

31
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Psoas major muscle

A

Paired muscles
Originates at transverse process
Serves to flex the thigh towards pelvis

32
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Rectouterine recess (pouch)
(Posterior cul-de-sac)
(Pouch of Douglas)

A

Area between rectum and uterus

LIkely to accumulate FF

33
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Retroflexed

A

Uterine funds bends posterior upon CX

34
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Retroverted

A

Entire uterus is tipped posteriorly

Angle between CX and vaginal canal is greater than 90 degrees

35
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Round ligaments

A

Paired ligaments
Originates from uterine cornua
Holds uterus forward in anteverted position

36
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Space of Retzius

A

Between anterior bladder wall and pubic symphysis

Contains extraperitoneal fat

37
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Striations

A

Parallel, longitudinal lines

Appears hyperechoic parallel lines

38
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Suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament

A

Paired ligaments

Extend from infundibulum of Fallopian tube to lateral pelvic wall

39
Q

True pelvis (minor/lesser pelvis)

A

Pelvic cavity below brim of pelvis

40
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Uterosacral ligaments

A

Posterior portion of cardinal ligament

Extends from CX to sacrum

41
Q 
Vesicouterine recess (pouch) 
(Anterior cul-de-sac)
A

Area in pelvic cavity between bladder and uterus

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