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clinical anatomy of female reproductive system Flashcards

1
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Parts of the female reproductive system

A

Internal parts

External parts

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2
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Internal components of female reproductive system include

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2 ovaries
2 fallopian tubes
uterus
upper part of vagina

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3
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Location of internal components

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True pelvis

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4
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External components of female genitalia

A 
lower part of the vagina
the vaginal vestibule
mons pubis
labia majora
labia minora
clitoris
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5
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Where are the lower part of the vagina located

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in the perineum

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6
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Uterus relations

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bladder is anterior to uterus and rectum is posterior to uterus

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7
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What are the female gonads

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ovaries

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8
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Female germ cells are called

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oogonia

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9
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Function of ovaries

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1.Produce and shelter oogonia till they are ready for use
2.Produces hormones estrogen, progesterone, relaxin and inhibin
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10
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Estrogen function

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formation of female secondary sexual characteristics

reproduction cycle

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11
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Progesterone function

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reproduction cycle

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12
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Function of relaxin

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Loosens pelvic ligaments so they can stretch during labour

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13
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Function of inhibin

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prevents the pituitary gland from producing hormones

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14
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Location of fallopian tubes

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lie on each side of the uterus in the upper border o of broad ligaments of uterus

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15
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Fallopian tubes divided into

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4 parts.

From medial to lateral ; Intrauterine, isthmus, ampulla, infundibulum

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16
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Shape of end of uterine tubes

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Funnel-like, with about 20-30 finger like processes called fimbrae

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17
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Where does fertilization occur

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Ampulla

18
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Longest and widest part of uterine tubes

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Ampulla..
About 1cm wide and makes about half of tubes length.
Tortuous and thin walled

19
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Shortest part of uterine tubes

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Isthmus

It is rounded and mascular with narrow lumen

20
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Common site for ectopic pregnancy

A

Fallopian tubes

21
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Organ of gestation

A

Uterus

22
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Shape of uterus

A

pear shaped, hollow

23
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Location of uterus

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Lesser pelvis

24
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Non pregnant uterus weighs

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30-40g, 7.5cm long,5cm wide,2.5cm thick

25
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Anteverted uterus

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Uterus is slightly tilted toward abdomen, anteriorly.

Normal position

26
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Retroverted uterus

A

Uterus is tilted back so it aims toward the rectum

27
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Parts of uterus

A

2 parts
Body or corpus forming upper 2/3rds

Cervix forming lower 1/3rd

28
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Organ of copulation

A

Vagina

29
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Length of vagina

A

7-9 cm

extends anteroinferiorly from the cervix to the vestibules

30
Q

Communication of vagina with cervical canal through

A

External os

31
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The vagina opens into the exterior space or vestibule through

A

Intriotus

32
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Except at this site the vagina. walls are opposites

A

fornices

33
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Relations of vagina

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Anteriorly - fundus of urinary bladder, urethra

Posterior - Rectouterine pouch, rectum, anal canal

Inferiorly - perineal body

Laterally- ureters and uterine arteries, levator ani muscles

34
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What muscles act as sphincters to help vagina contract

A

pubovaginalis
urogenital diaphragm
Bulbospongiosus

35
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Function of vagina

A

Menstruation
copulation
childbirth

36
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External genitalia also called

A

Pudendum

37
Q

Bartholins gland also called

A

Great vestibular glands

38
Q

Location of bartholins glands

A

On either side of vestibule in the fatty tissue of labia majora

39
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Shape of bartholins gland

A

round/ oval usually overlapped by posterior end of bulb of vestibule

40
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Function of bartholins gland

A

secretions for sexual intercourse through ducts anterior to it into the vestibule

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