Chapter 41- Normal Pelvis Flashcards
The bony pelvis has 2 innominate/coxal bones. What are they?
Sacrum and Coccyx
The true and false pelvises are divided by an imaginary line. List all 3 names of this line.
pelvic brim, iliopectineal, or linea termialis
Which pelvis (true or false) is SUPERIOR to the pelvic brim?
The False Pelvis
Where is the Vesicouterine Pouch, also called the Anterior Cul-de-sac
anterior to uterine fundus, between uterus and bladder
Where is the rectouterine pouch (also called the posterior cul-de-sac and pouch of Douglas) ?
posterior to uterus and cervix
Where is the retropubic space, also called the space of Retzius?
between the bladder and symphysis pubis
what is the sonographic appearance of muscle?
hypoechoic with striations
which muscles make up the pelvic floor?
the levator ani and coccygus muscles
where is the vagina
posterior to bladder, anterior to rectum. at a 90 degree angle with cervix
What is the measurement for the vagina
9cm in length
the cervix projects into the vaginal canal. what are the two parts of the cervix?
Endocervix and Exocervix
a “Fornix” is a little pocket in a canal.
What does the fornix of the vagina create?
Shadowing
List the parts of the uterus
fundus (most superior portion), body, and cervix
Where do the fallopian tubes meet the uterine fundus?
the cornua
What are the three layers of the uterus?
Perimeteium, Myometrium, Endometrium
What is the perimetrium?
the serous outer layer of the uterus
What is the myometrium?
the thickest layer of the uterus, made of muscle
What is the endometrium?
the inner mucous membrane and the glandular part of the body of the uterus.
What is the Functional Layer of the Endometrium?
the superficial layer that sheds with menses. Contains glands and stroma.
What is the Basal Layer of the Endometrium
the deep layer that regenerates after menses.
Broad Uterine Ligament
connects the lateral aspect of uterus to the pelvic sidewall
Mesovarium ligament of Uterus
attached to posterior fold of broad ligament and enclosed the ovary.
mesosalpinx ligament of Uterus
attaches to the upper fold of the broad ligament and encloses the fallopian tube.
round ligament of Uterus
connects fundus to anterior pelvic sidewalls
Cardinal ligament of Uterus
extends across pelvic floor laterally
uterosacral ligament of Uterus
extends downward from uterine ithsmus to sacrum
suspensory ligament of Uterus
extends from lateral aspect
Where is the ovarian ligament of Uterus located?
extends medially from ovary to uterine cornua
what are the 2 most common uterine positions?
anteverted and anteflex
what does an anteverted uterus look like?
the cervical canal forms a 90 degree angle with the vaginal canal
what does an anteflexed uterus look like?
the body and fundus of uterus are bent forward to the cervix
what does a retroflexed uterus look like?
the entire uterus is tilted posteriorly
what does a retroverted uterus look like?
the fundus and body of uterus are bend backward toward cervix
Define uterine agenesis
absence of uterus
Define an arcurate uterus
mild separation of the superior endometrium
Define a bicornuate uterus
there are 2 uteri and 2 endometrial canals
Define uterus didelphys
there are 2 uteri, 2 cervixes, and a possible separated or duplicated vagina
Define a unicornate uterus
one uterine horn
Define a subseptus of the uterus
one uterus with a septated or divided endometrial canal
What are the four segments of the fallopian tubes (not shown on ultrasound) called?
Infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus, and interstitial portion
What is the length of the fallopian tubes
10-12 cm
The fallopian tubes recieve blood supply from…
ovarian arteries and veins