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1
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What are the 4 parts of the uterus?
Cervix, Vagina, Ovaries, Isthmus
Body, Fundus, Cervix, Isthmus
vagina, cervix, body, Isthmus
Internal Os, External Os, Cervix, Fundus

A

Body, Fundus, Cervix, Isthmus

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Which one of the following portions of the fallopian tube is where fertilization occurs?

infundibulum
ampulla
interstitial
isthmus

A

ampulla

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This pelvic space is located between the uterus and the pubic bone:

Pouch of Douglas
anterior cul de sac
posterior cul de sac
space of Retzius

A

anterior cul de sac

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When the fundus and body of the uterus is bent forward (possibly touching the cervix) even when the bladder is full is termed:
anteflexion
retroversion
anteversion
retroflexion

A

anteflexion

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5
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The arteries seen in the myometrium of the uterus are:
Uterine arteries
Ovarian arteries
Endometrial arteries
Arcuate arteries

A

Arcuate arteries

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  1. Which of the following ligaments is NOT a major supporting ligament of the uterus/cervix?
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    cardinal ligament
    broad ligament
    round ligament
A

broad ligament

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  1. The ligament that supports the cervix is termed the:
    round ligament
    cardinal ligament
    ligamentum venosum
    broad ligament
A

cardinal ligament

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  1. The central medulla of the ovary is surrounded by the:
    tunica albuginea
    cortex
    germinal epithelium
    linea terminalis
A

cortex

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9
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The endocervix is the part of the cervix that communicates with the _________ by the internal os.

fallopian tube
vagina
uterus
external cervix

A

uterus

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10
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These arteries feed the endometrium of the uterus.

radial arteries
arcuate arteries
ovarian arteries
straight/spiral arteries

A

straight/spiral arteries

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11
Q

Which of the following is a layer of the uterus that is “stripe” like?

cervix
perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium

A

endometrium

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12
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The exocervix is continuous with which of the following?
vagina
vaginal fornix
endometrium
uterus

A

vagina

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13
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the fallopian tube?

Isthmus
Interstitial portion
Internal os
Ampulla

A

Internal os

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14
Q

Which of the following muscle groups is in the false pelvis?
iliopsoas
rectus sheath
psoas major
obturator internus

A

iliopsoas

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15
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The four areas of the vagina that surround the cervix are termed:
Fornices
Exocervix
Endocervix
External Os

A

Fornices

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16
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What surrounds the tunica albuginea?
Follicles
Corpus luteum
Germinal epithelium
cortex

A

Germinal epithelium

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17
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Which part of the fallopian tube has fimbriae attached to it?
infundibulum
ampulla
isthmus
cornu

A

infundibulum

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18
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Which of the following is a good landmark for locating the ovaries?
Internal iliac artery
external iliac artery
levatator ani muscle
psoas muscle

A

Internal iliac artery

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19
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The internal os is the part of the cervical canal that is closest to the:
endometrium
uterus
myometrium
vagina

A

uterus

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20
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This part of the fallopian tube is the narrowest:
Interstitial portion
Ampulla
Isthmus
Infundibulum

A

Interstitial portion

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21
Q

The left ovarian vein drains into which one of the following veins?
left renal
external iliac
uterine
IVC

A

left renal

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22
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How long are the fallopian tubes?

8-14 cm long
7-12 cm long
7-15 cm long
5-6 cm long

A

7-12 cm long

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23
Q

These muscles are a hammock on the pelvic floor:
levatator ani
piriformis
psoas
pelvic diaphragm

A

levatator ani

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24
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The line that extends from the pubic symphysis to the sacrum and separates the pelvis into true and false sections is termed:

tunica albuginea
linea albuginea
linea terminalis
germinal terminalis

A

linea terminalis

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25
Q

Which of the following layers of the uterus is not visualized by ultrasound?

endometrium
myometrium
perimetrium
cervix

A

perimetrium

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26
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The portion of the broad ligament that encloses the fallopian tube is termed the:

mesovarium
mesosalpinx
mesoendometrium
mesofallopian tube

A

mesosalpinx

27
Q

The normal size of the Nulliparous uterus is:
7x4
6x2
2x3
3x5

28
Q

These arteries branch directly off the aorta laterally.
ovarian arteries
radial arteries
arcuate arteries
ovarian veins

A

ovarian arteries

29
Q

The portion of the broad ligament that encloses the ovary is termed:

mesosalpinx
mesovulation
mesoendometrium
mesovarium

A

mesovarium

30
Q

Which of the following are paired ligaments that support the ovaries? CHOOSE 2!

cardinal ligament
round ligament
infundibulopelvic ligament
ovarian ligament

A

Infundibulopelvic ligament

ovarian ligament

31
Q

Bending forward of the fundus and body of the uterus towards the cervix when the bladder is empty describes which of the following positions?
anteflexion
retroversion
anteversion
Retroflexion

A

anteversion

32
Q

The pelvic recess between the anterior bladder wall and the pubic symphysis is which one of the following?

retrouterine pouch
anterior cul-de-sac
space of retzius
vesicouterine pouch

A

space of retzius

33
Q

The posterior cul-de-sac is also called the:
Pouch of Dodd
Pouch of Douglas
Pouch of Don’t
Pouch of Dennis

A

Pouch of Douglas

34
Q

The ovary receives its primary blood supply from which two of the following arteries? CHOOSE 2!

external iliac
uterine
ovarian
internal iliac

A

uterine
ovarian

35
Q

These arteries travel from the myometrium to the endometrium and are branches off of the arcuate arteries.

straight arteries
radial arteries
ovarian arteries
spiral arteries

A

radial arteries

36
Q

These ligaments are 3 paired ligaments that help support the uterus.
Mesosalpinx
Broad
Round
Mesovarium

37
Q

Which pelvic cavity contains the pelvic organs?

Space of Retzius
True Pelvis
False Pelvis
Retroperitoneum

A

True Pelvis

38
Q

Which pocket is a common place for fluid to collect within the pelvis?
space of retzius
anterior cul-de-sac
posterior cul-de-sac
vesicouterine pouch

A

posterior cul-de-sac

39
Q

Which of the following is NOT a muscle located in the true pelvis?

obturator internus
coccygeus
rectus abdominus
piriformis

A

rectus abdominus

40
Q

This ligament runs from the pubic bone to the bladder.
pubovesical ligament
round ligment
cardinal ligament
broad ligament

A

pubovesical ligament

41
Q

This pelvic space is located between the uterus and the rectum/anus.

space of Retzius
Morrison’s Pouch
posterior cul de sac
anterior cul de sac

A

posterior cul de sac

42
Q

Another name for the anterior cul-de-sac is:
vesicouterine pouch
rectouterine pouch
Pouch of Douglas
space of Retzius

A

vesicouterine pouch

43
Q

When the fundus and body of the uterus are bent backwards towards the cervix, it is called…..
Anteversion
Anteflexion
Retroversion
Retroflexion

A

Retroflexion

44
Q

The rectouterine space is also known as which one of the following?
posterior cul-de-sac
anterior cul-de-sac
pouch of dodd
space of retzius

A

posterior cul-de-sac

45
Q

How long is the vagina?
5 cm
7 cm
9 cm
12 cm

46
Q

Which layer of the uterus is the muscular layer?
Cervix
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium

A

Myometrium

47
Q

When the entire uterus (including the cervix) is tilted backwards the term used to describe it’s position is:
retroversion
retroflexion
anteversion
anteflexion

A

retroversion

48
Q

Cysts found in the cervix are termed?
uterine cysts
Nabothian cysts
cervical cysts
gartners duct cysts

A

Nabothian cysts

49
Q

The cortex or lining of the ovary is termed:
tunica albuginea
germinal epithelium
medulla
tunica vaginalis

A

tunica albuginea

50
Q

How many folds make up the broad ligaments?

4
1
2

51
Q

The cervix has 2 parts - the endocervix and exocervix.
True
False

52
Q

What forms the anterior/lateral border of the pelvic cavity?

obturator oximus
lateral bicep
hip bones
obturator internus

A

hip bones
obturator internus

53
Q

The broad ligament is an extension of the retroperitoneum.

True
False

54
Q

The widest part of the uterus is the isthmus.

True
False
the fundus is the widest portion, the narrowest portion

A

False
the fundus is the widest portion, the narrowest portion

55
Q

Which part of the uterus is where it narrows?
cervix
fundus
body
isthmus

56
Q

What 2 muscles make up the levitator ani muscle?
iliococcygeus
psoas major
pubococcygeus
sartorius

A

iliococcygeus
pubococcygeus

57
Q

The sonographic appearance of the ovaries on ultrasound is an ovoid shaped medium-level echogenic structure.
True
False

58
Q

What happens to the uterus post-menopausal?
Gets smaller
Stays the same size
Gets bigger

A

Gets smaller

59
Q

What forms the posterior border of the pelvic cavity?

hip bones and obturator internus muscles
sacrum, coccyx and psoas muscles
piriformis and coccygeus muscles

A

sacrum, coccyx and psoas muscles

60
Q

What forms the posterior/lateral border of the pelvic cavity?
piriformis and coccygeus muscles
sacrum, coccyx, and psoas muscles
hip bones and obturator internus muscles

A

piriformis and coccygeus muscles

61
Q

The vagina is _________ to the urinary bladder.
anterior
posterior

62
Q

The rectum and anus are anterior to the vagina.

True
False

63
Q

Describe the sonographic appearance of the uterus on ultrasound.

solid
pear-shaped
hollow
almond-shaped
oblong

A

pear-shaped
hollow

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