Female Flashcards
Where does implantation and development of zygote occur?
Uterus
What three structures constitute the birth canal?
Vagina, Cervix and Uterus
What are the 3 layers of the uterus?
Endometrium, Myometrium and Perimetrium
As pregnancy advances the uterus physiologically has an ‘upper’ segment and a ‘lower segment’ – what area of the uterine body does the lower segment develop from?
Cervix and Isthmus
When a caesarean delivery is done which part of the uterus is opened to deliver the baby?
Lower Part
The area between what two organs develops into lower segment
Cervix and Uterus
What kind of incision for c section
Pfannenstiel (Transverse)
Normal position of uterus
Anteflexed and Anteverted
How many fornices?
4
Through which vaginal fornix you can access the rectouterine pouch?
Posterior Fornix
What is the lowest part of peritoneal cavity in women?
Recto-uterine pouch
Which ligament (part of the pelvic fascia, which is one of the main supports of the uterus) is called the cardinal ligament of the uterus?
Broad Ligament
Apart from pelvic fascia, what other structure in the pelvis is also an important support of the uterus?
Bladder
Uterine tubes are divided into 4 parts, what are these?
Infundibulum
Ampulla
Isthmus
Intramural or Uterine Part
Which part of the uterine tube is longest and widest?
Ampulla