Class 2: Pelvis and Female Reproductive Structures Flashcards
What 3 structures constitute the birth canal ?
Vagina
Uterus
Cervix
What are the 3 layers of the uterus?
Endometrium
Myometrium
Perimetrium
What is the normal position of the uterus ?
Anteflexed and anteverted
What are the fornices of the vagina?
The superior parts - where the vagina meets the cervix
Through which vaginal fornix can you access the rectouterine pouch?
Posterior fornix - pouch of douglas
What are the 4 parts of the uterine tube?
Infundibulum
Fimbriae
Ampulla
Uterine part
Which part of the uterine tube is the longest and widest?
The ampulla
What are the 2 ligaments that are associated with the ovary and where do they run?
Ovarian ligament - uterus to ovary
Suspensory ligament of the ovary - ovary to lateral pelvic wall
The blood supply to the gonads and genitalia is via 2 major branches of the aorta these are?
The gonadal arteries and the internal illiac arteries
At what vertebral level do the gonadal arteries originate?
L2
The uterine artery crosses over the ______ at the level of the _______ _____ at the junction of the cervix and the lateral part of the fornix of the vagina
ureter
Ischial spine
Lymph from the labia and the distal part of the vagina drain into which group of lymph nodes?
Internal illiac
Which group of lymph nodes receives lymph from the ovary?
Inguinal lymph nodes
Which group of lymph nodes drains the fundus and the uterine body ?
Pre-aortic group
Which group of lymph nodes drains most of the uterine body?
Illiac, sacral and aortic
Which group of lymph nodes drains the uterine cervix and upper vagina?
Internal illiac and sacral lymph nodes
Which group of lymph nodes drains the lower vagina?
Superficial inguinal and perineal nodes
The breast extends vertically from ribs __ to ___
3 to 6
Which deep muscles are related to the breast ?
Pectoralis major, serratus anterior and external oblique muscle
What are the 2 surfaces of the placenta?
Fetal and maternal
List four functions of the placenta
Fetal nutrition
Attaches the fetus to the uterine wall
Transfers fetal waste products to mother’s blood
Gaseous exchange
How many umbilical arteries are there in an umbilical cord?
2
What is the function of umbilical arteries ?
Carry de-oxygenated nutrient depleted blood from the fetus
How many umbilical veins are there in an umbilical cord?
1
What is the function of umbilical veins in fetal circulation?
Carries oxygenated and nutrient rich blood to the fetus
What is the jelly like substance found in the umbilical cord?
Wharton’s jelly
