Female Repro Flashcards
The duct system for the transferance of gametes is
Short and Leads from Ovaries to Uterus
Where does implantation and development of zygote occurs in
Uterus
What three structures constitute the birth canal
Uterus, Cervix, Vagina
What are the 3 Layers of Uterus
Endometrium, Myometrium and Perimetrium
Which area of the uterine body does the lower segment of uterus develop from
Cervix and Isthmus
When a caesarean delivery is done which part of the uterus is opened to deliver the baby?
Lower
The normal position of the uterus is
Anteflexed and Anteversed
What are the fornices of the Vagina
Superior Recesses
How many fornices of vagina are there
4
Through which vaginal fornix can you access rectouterine pouch?
Posterir
What is the part of peritoneal cavity that is common for spread of infection in females
Rectus Uterine Pouch
Which ligament is called cardinal ligament of uterus
Broad Ligament
In the pelvis is the cervix movable
No
Uterine tubes are divided into how many parts
4
What are the four parts of uterine tubes
Infundibulum
Ampulla
Isthmus
Intramural or Uterine Part
Which part of uterine tube is longest/widest
Ampulla
Fertilization occurs in which part of uterine tube?
Ampulla
The ovaries are located where
Lateral Walls of Pelvis
How many ligaments support the ovaries
2
What is the ligament from uterus to ovary
Ovarian Ligament
What is the ligament from ovary to lateral pelvis wall
Suspensory Ligament
The blood supply to the gonads and genitalia is via
Ovarian (Gonadal) and Internal Iliac Arteries
The ovarian artery origin is
Abdominal Aorta
At what vertebral level do the ovarian arteries originate
L2/3
The ovarian artery passes within what ligaments as it descends
Suspensory Ligament to supply ovaries via broad ligament
The ovarian artery anastomoses with
Uterine Artery
Into which vessels do ovarian veins drain
Left into Renal Artery
Right into IVC
The Left Ovarian Artery drains into
Renal Artery
The Right Ovarian Artery drains into
IVC
The Uterine Artery crosses over the
Ureter at level of Ischial Spine, Junction of Cervix and Lateral Fornix of Vagina
Which artery crosses over Ureter at level of Ischial Spine, Junction of Cervix and Lateral Fornix of Vagina
Uterine Artery
Which group of lymph nodes drains the ovary
Paraoaritc
The Fundus and Upper Uterine Body drains into
Pre-Aortic Lymph Nodes
Most of the Uterine Body drains into
Iliac, Sacral, Aortic and Inguinal Lymph Nodes
The uterine cavity and upper vagina drains into
Internal Iliac and Sacral Lymph Nodes
The Lower Vagina drains into
Superficial Inguinal and Peri Rectal Lymph Nodes
The Breasts are what type of gland
Exocrine
Each breast consists of how many lobes
15-25
Tubulo-Acinar Glands in Breast are also called
Parenchyma
Stroma in Breast are also called the
Connective Tissue
Breast extends vertically from
2nd Rib to 6th Rib
Breast extends horizontally from
Lateral Border of Sternum to Mid Axillary Line
Deep Surface of Breast is related to which muscles
Pectoralis Major and Minor, Serratus Anterior
Which part of breast extends into Axilla
Axillary Tail
The Mamillary Gland is supplied by
Branches of Subclavian and Axillary Arteries
Which group of lymph nodes first receives lymph from lateral part of breast tissue
Ant Pectoral Axillary
Inactive Breast Histology (3)
- Extensive Branching Ducts
- Dense Fibrous Interlobular Tissue + Adipose
- Luminal Cells + Myoepithelial Cells
Pregnant Breast Histology (2)
Enlarged Lobules
Acini Dilated
Lactating Breast Histology (3)
Acini Distended
Thin Septa
Clear Vaculose
What four types of follicle can you seen in ovary
Primary, Secondary, Graffian and Primordial
The placenta develops from
Trophoblast following implantation of blastocyst into uterine endometrium
At what stage of labour does placenta physiologically seperate from uterine wall
3rd after delivery
What is the function of umbilical arteries in foetal circulation
Deoxy Blood Foetus to Mother
What structure does umbilical vein persist as
Left Umbilical Vein
What is function of umbilical veins in foetal circulation
Oxy blood from placenta to foetus
