exam 2: female repro Flashcards
what are the parts of the female reproductive system
- Ovaries
- Uterine tube
- Uterus
- Vagina
- Vestibule
- Vulva
Parts of the broad ligament of the uterus
- Mesovarium
- Mesosalpinx
- Mesometrium
what are the layers of the uterus from most outer layer to most inner layer
- Perimetrium
- Myometrium
- Endometrium
what ligaments are associated with the broad ligament
suspensory ligament of the ovary
proper ligament
where are ovaries located in relation to the kidneys
caudal to the caudal pole of the kidneys, at the level of 5th lumbar vertebrae.
How would you describe the ovary to the iliac wings
Cranioventral to iliac wings
list the 2 cavities that the uterus is located in
Horns lie within the abdominal cavity
body lies partly abdomen and partly
pelvic cavity
Vagina, lies within the pelvic cavity _______ to
rectum and _______ to the urinary bladder
ventral, dorsally
_____________is located ventrally to rectum and anal canal, ventral wall goes beyond ischial arch
Vestibule
what is the last internal part of the female repro system before we reach the vulva
Vestibule
Vulva, ventral to _________
The ventral commissure is ventral to the _______arch.
anus
ischial
which ovary is more cranial
right ovary
what is the difference between the left and right ovary
left: inactive
right: active
Ovulation fossa (Fossa ovarii)
How are the ovaries of the horse different from a dog
bigger
bean shape with ovarian fossa
what is being pointed to
Union between uterine tube and uterus is abrupt
what are the parts of the uterine tube
- infundibulum (close to ovary)
- ampulla (widest part)
- isthmus (longest part, joins with horn)
Horns, divergent, raised dorsally over
the intestines, _____ end
blunt
Body, large, normally obliterated by the
_________ and _________
intestines and bladder
T/F the cervix is easily palpable transrectally
true
T/F annular space (fornix) is a landmark
true, can palpate
- uterine horns
- uterine body
6 external cervical ostium
- cervical canal
- internal cervical ostium
6.external cervical ostium
Vaginal mucosa is ______ lengthwise
ridgid with longitudinal folds
Cranial boundary of the vagina is the
vaginal projection of the cervix and fornix
caudal boundary of the vagina is the
hymenal fold and the external urethral orifice
Vaginal vestibule extends from the _____________ to the vulva caudally
external urethral orifice
what is the function of the Vaginal vestibule
Reproductive and urinary functions
Vaginal vestibule has vestibular ________ in the
lateral walls
glands
Purpose of the vestibular glands
keeps moist for reproduction/birth
Vestibular bulbs has_________ tissue and constrictor
vestibular________
erectile, muscles
Vestibular bulbs movement comes from the _________
external anal sphincter
what do the constrictor vestibular muscles do
allow the labia to close
Dorsal commissure of the vulva is what shape
pointy
ventral commissure of the vulva is what shape
rounded
Clitoris is associated to the (dorsal/ventral) commissure
ventral commissure
what does the clitoris lie inside? what is it covered in?
fossa of the clitoris and is covered by a fold (prepuce of clitoris)
Clitoris becomes prominent during ______ and with ___________ movements of the labia, the clitoris is exposed
estrus, winking
- prepuce
- clitoris
what is this called
“Wind-sucking”
what animal is “Wind-sucking” commonly seen in? Why?
Thoroughbreds, they are athletes with no body fat
With “Wind-sucking” the opening is more
dorsal and closure is____________
less effective
“Wind-sucking”: Air may be drawn into or expelled from the tract with each change in___________
intra-abdominal pressure
why might “Wind-sucking” occur
Possibility of bacterial contamination, which may
result in sterility if reach the endometrium
what area is being pointed to
ischiorectal fossa
what does the mesovarium do
holds ovary to “roof” of abdomen
what does the mesosalpinx do
holds uterine tube
What ligament is NOT present in the equine uterus
intercornual ligament
