Female Repro System 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 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
When a caesarean section is required the uterus is opened at the lower segment with a?
Transverse Incision for Delivery (Pfannenstiel)
Normal Position for Uterus
Anteflexed and Anteverted
How many fornices of Vagina?
4
What is a vaginal fornix?
Protrusion of Cervix into Vaginal
Through which vaginal fornix you can access the rectouterine pouch?
Posterior
What is the lowest part of peritoneal cavity in a woman at supine position/common site for infection?
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
Can the Cervix move?
No
Name the 4 parts of the Uterine Tube?
Infundibulum, Ampulla, Isthmus and Intramural or Uterine Part
Which part of the uterine tube is longest and widest?
Ampulla
Fertilization occurs in which part of the uterine tube?
Ampulla
Where are the ovaries located?
Lateral Pelvic Walls
What ligament runs from the uterus to ovary?
Ovarian Ligament
What ligament runs from ovary to lateral pelvic wall?
Suspensory Ligament
The Ovarian Artery and Testicular Artery are branches of?
Abdo Aorta
At what vertebral level do the ovarian arteries originate?
L2/3
As it descends the ovarian artery passes within?
Suspensory Ligament