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Female Anatomy Flashcards

0
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name a muscle found in the false pelvis

A

iliopsoas muscle

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arcuate line, aka

A

pelvic brim

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word meaning uterus that is tilted to the left

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levoverted

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word meaning uterus that is tilted to the right

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dextroverted

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which is more bent: an anteverted or anteflexed uterus?

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anteflexed

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5
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describe the shape of the newborn or fetal uterus

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bi-lobed

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describe the shape of the uterus during reproductive years

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pear-shaped

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7
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nulliparous uterus measurements

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8 cm long x 5 cm wide x 4 cm AP (l x w x h)

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neonatal uterus size

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slightly enlarged due to exposure to maternal hormones

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infantile/pre-pubescent uterus measurement

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2-3.3 cm long x 0.5 cm x 1 cm

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10
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linea terminalis, aka

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pelvic brim

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11
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multiparous uterus measurements

A

1 cm larger in all dimensions

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12
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location of uterine width measurement

A

along the endometrium at the fundus, between the cornua, in transverse

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13
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location of uterine length measurement

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along the endometrium at midline, from the tip of the fundus to the cervical opening or inferior margin just posterior to the external os of the uterus, in sagittal

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14
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two main endometrial layers

A

stratum basalis & stratum functionalis/decidua

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15
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relationship of the fornices to external os

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fornices superior to external os

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16
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relationship of the fornices to internal os

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fornices lateral to internal os

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17
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At what level does the vagina attach to the cervix?

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level of the internal os

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18
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fossa of Waldeyer, aka

A

adnexa

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19
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neonatal ovarian volume measurement

A

up to 3.66 cc

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pre-pubescent ovarian volume measurement

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up to 8 cc

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21
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post-pubescent ovarian volume measurement

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normally around 6 cc, up to 20 cc

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22
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post-menopausal ovarian volume measurement

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normally 1-5.8 cc, up to 8 cc

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hypogastric artery, aka

A

internal iliac artery

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24
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internal iliac artery, aka

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hypogastric artery

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25
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List the arterial and arteriole branches of the uterine arteries

A

uterine -> arcuate -> radial -> straight & spiral arterioles

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26
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From where do the uterine arteries branch?

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anteriorly from the internal iliac arteries

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27
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From where do the ovarian arteries branch?

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anteriorly from the abdominal aorta

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28
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Which uterine layer is supplied by the arcuate arteries?

A

myometrium

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29
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anterior cul-de-sac, aka

A

vesicouterine

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30
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Which uterine layer is supplied by the spiral arterioles?

A

stratum functionalis/decidua of the endometrium

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31
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posterior cul-de-sac, aka

A

Pouch of Douglas, rectouterine

32
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Which uterine layer is supplied by the straight arterioles?

A

stratum basalis of the endometrium

33
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adnexa, aka

A

fossa of Waldeyer

34
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Which uterine layer is supplied by the radial arteries?

A

myometrium -> endometrium

35
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Where does the vasculature enter the ovary?

A

medulla via the hilum

36
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outer layer of ovary

A

germinal epithelium

37
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protective layer of fibrous connective tissue

A

tunica albuginea

38
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tunica albuginea

A

protective layer of fibrous connective tissue

39
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pituitary gland, aka

A

hypophysis

40
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Where are the follicles found in the ovary?

A

cortex

41
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What structures are found in the ovarian medulla?

A

nerves, blood & lymph vessels

42
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ovarian stroma

A

cortex & medulla

43
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germinal epithelium

A

outer layer of ovary

44
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Space of Retzius, aka

A

retropubic space

45
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oocyte count for newborn

A

2 million

46
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oocyte count by 7 years old

A

300,000

47
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oocyte count by perimenopause

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few hundred

48
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relationship of ovaries to broad ligament

A

posterior

49
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relationship of ovaries to ureters

A

anterior

50
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hypophysis, aka

A

pituitary gland

51
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acceptable measurement for postmenopausal woman with bleeding

A

< 5 mm

52
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acceptable measurement for postmenopausal woman without bleeding

A

< 9 mm

52
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What normal situation could cause a postmenopausal woman to bleed or have thicker than usual endometrium?

A

HRT

53
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fallopian tube length

A

7-12 cm

55
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rectouterine sac, aka

A

Pouch of Douglas, posterior-cul-de-sac

56
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relationship of fallopian tubes to broad ligament

A

posterior, running along superior edge

57
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ostium

A

opening of the infundibulum of the fallopian tube

58
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ostium diameter measurement

A

1 cm

59
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longest, widest portion of fallopian tube

A

ampulla

59
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narrowest portion of fallopian tube

A

interstitial/intramural/cornual

60
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Where do the uterine veins flow?

A

into the internal iliac veins

60
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What arterial counterpart does the venous plexus accompany?

A

arcuate arteries

61
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retropubic space, aka

A

Space of Retzius

63
Q

function of broad ligaments

A

attach uterus to pelvic side walls

65
Q

function of round ligaments

A

attach uterus to anterior pelvic wall

66
Q

vesicouterine sac, aka

A

anterior cul-de-sac

67
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function of suspensory ligaments

A

attach ovaries to pelvic side walls

68
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function of ovarian ligaments

A

attach ovaries to uterus

69
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function of mesovarian ligaments

A

folds attaching ovaries to broad ligaments

70
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function of mesosalpinx ligaments

A

folds attaching fallopian tubes to broad ligaments

77
Q

muscles of the false pelvis

A

iliopsoas

78
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muscles of the true pelvis

A

piriformis, levator ani, coccygeus, obturator internus

79
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Pouch of Douglas, aka

A

rectouterine, posterior cul-de-sac

80
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relationship of external iliac vessels and internal iliac vessels

A

anterior and lateral

81
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most inferior structure in the pelvic cavity

A

levator ani

82
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describe location of the arcuate line

A

sacral prominence to superior margin of symphysis pubis

83
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intraperitoneal potential spaces in the pelvis

A

anterior & posterior cul-de-sacs

84
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extraperitoneal potential spaces in the pelvis

A

Space of Retzius & vaginal fornices

Obstetrics & Gynecology (5 decks)

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