Female Repro Flashcards
What are the components of the female repro system?
-ovary
-infundibulum
-oviduct
-uterine horns
-uterine body
-cervix
-vagina
-urethral tubercle
-vestibule
-vestibular bulbs
-vulva
Which connective tissues form the broad ligament?
-mesometrium
-mesovarium
-mesosalpinx
What is the role of the suspensory ligament of the ovary?
connects to last rib and anchors ovary in abdominal cavity
What is the role of the ovarian bursa?
to corral the ova after release
What is the role of the infundibulum?
closes off the bursa and catches the ova
What is the proper ligament of the ovary?
-connects ovary to uterine horn
-runs down to inguinal canal
Which artery (and assoc. vein) supply the vagina?
vaginal artery
Which artery (and assoc. vein) supply the ovary?
ovarian artery
How is the uterine artery formed?
ovarian and vaginal arteries each send a branch along the uterus, which fuse to form the uterine artery
What are the characteristics of the gubernaculum?
-signal from Y chromosome signals for shortening
-no function in female, only a remnant
What is the round ligament of the uterus?
remnant of the gubernaculum
What must be done in a spay?
-break suspensory ligs. of ovaries
-tie off/break ovarian a. and v.
-break round ligs. of uterus
-break broad ligs.
-tie off/break uterine a.
-tie off as much of tract as possible
