Class 2 - Station 4

Question 1

structures of the birth canal

Answer 1

uterus, cervix and vagina

Question 2

3 layers of uterus from inside to out

Answer 2

endometrium, myometrium and perimetrium

Question 3

two peritoneal recesses of female pelvis

Answer 3

rectouterine and uterovesical

Question 4

what segment of the uterus is the incision made in a caesarean section

Answer 4

lower segment

Question 5

where does the lower segment of the uterus form from

Answer 5

area between uterus and cervix

Question 6

where is the fundus of the uterus

Answer 6

at the top

Question 7

what is the normal position of the uterus

Answer 7

anteverted and anteflexed

Question 8

consequence of a pregnant retroverted and retroflexed uterus

Answer 8

contents will push down more and increase abdominal pressure e.g. on bladder

Question 9

what is important to know before surgically managing a miscarriage

Answer 9

how the uterus is orientated - reduces risk of perforation

Question 10

3 fornices of the vagina

Answer 10

anterior lateral and posterior

Question 11

which fornix can you access the rectouterine pouch through

Answer 11

posterior

Question 12

ligaments of the uterus

Answer 12

broad, round, ligament of ovary,

Question 13

which uterine ligament is formed from the peritoneum

Answer 13

broad ligament