Chapter 39

Question 1

Anteflexed

Answer 1

Uterine fundus bends towards CX

Question 2

Anteverted

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Broad ligament

Answer 3

Broad fold over Fallopian tubes

Divides into mesometrium, mesosalpinx, and mesovarium

Question 4

Cardinal ligament (transverse cervical ligament)

Answer 4

Wide bands of fibromuscular tissue

Continuation of broad ligament

Question 5

Coccygeus muscle

Answer 5

Muscle in pelvic diaphragm

Supports coccyx

Question 6

Corpus luteum

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Estrogen

Answer 7

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

Question 8

False pelvis

Answer 8

Portion of pelvis above brim

Cradled by iliac fossae

Question 9

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 9

Secreted by anterior pituitary gland

Stimulates growth and maturation of Graafian follicles

Question 10

Gonadotropin

Answer 10

Stimulates function of testes and ovaries

Females : FSH and LH

Question 11

Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)

Answer 11

Secreted by hypothalamus

Stimulates release of FSH and LH by anterior pituitary gland

Question 12

Iliacus muscle

Answer 12

Paired triangular, flat muscles

Arise from iliac fossae

Question 13

Iliopectineal line

Answer 13

Bony ridge

Divides true and false pelvis

Question 14

Levator ani

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Luteinizing hormone

Answer 15

Secreted by anterior pituitary gland

Stimulates ovulation and induces luteinization of ruptured follicles

Question 16

Menarche

Answer 16

Onset of menstruation

Between 11-13 years old

Question 17

Menorrhagia

Answer 17

Abnormally heavy/long periods

Question 18

Menses

Answer 18

Periodic blood flow and cellular debris

Question 19

Mesosalpinx

Answer 19

Upper portion of broad ligament

Encloses Fallopian tubes

Question 20

Mesovarium

Answer 20

Posterior portion of broad ligament

Holds ovary in place

Question 21

Obturator internus muscle

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Oligomenorrhea

Answer 22

Abnormally light menstrual period

Question 23

Oocyte

Answer 23

Incompletely developed/immature ovum

Question 24

Ovarian ligament (utero-ovarian ligament)

Answer 24

Paired ligament

Extends from inferior/medial pole of ovary

Question 25

Ovum

Answer 25

Female egg | Secondary oocyte released from ovary at ovulation

Question 26

Perimetrium (serosa)

Answer 26

Serous membrane | Envelopes uterus

Question 27

Piriformis muscle

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Polymenorrhea

Answer 28

Abnormally frequent menstrual cycle

Question 29

Premenarche

Answer 29

Period of time before onset of menstruation

Question 30

Progesterone

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Psoas major muscle

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Area between rectum and uterus | LIkely to accumulate FF

Question 33

Retroflexed

Answer 33

Uterine funds bends posterior upon CX

Question 34

Retroverted

Answer 34

Entire uterus is tipped posteriorly | Angle between CX and vaginal canal is greater than 90 degrees

Question 35

Round ligaments

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Space of Retzius

Answer 36

Between anterior bladder wall and pubic symphysis | Contains extraperitoneal fat

Question 37

Striations

Answer 37

Parallel, longitudinal lines | Appears hyperechoic parallel lines

Question 38

Suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament

Answer 38

Paired ligaments | Extend from infundibulum of Fallopian tube to lateral pelvic wall

Question 39

True pelvis (minor/lesser pelvis)

Answer 39

Pelvic cavity below brim of pelvis

Question 40

Uterosacral ligaments

Answer 40

Posterior portion of cardinal ligament | Extends from CX to sacrum

Question 41

``` Vesicouterine recess (pouch) (Anterior cul-de-sac) ```

Answer 41

Area in pelvic cavity between bladder and uterus