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Female Reproductive Flashcards

1
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What is the area between the thighs that has its borders or edges at the pubic symphysis, the ischial tuberosities, and the coccyx.

A

The Perineum

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The perineum has borders at what 3 things?

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pubic symphysis, the ischial tuberosities (2), and the coccyx

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3
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What shape is the perineum?

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diamond

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4
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The perineum is associated with the _________________________ diaphragm.

A

urogenital

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5
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The _______________ ________________ is the muscle with the base of the pubis.

A

urogenital tirangle

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6
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what 3 things are associated with the urogenital triangle?

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urethra, vaginal opening, and clitoris

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7
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The anal triangle involves the ______________ to the ___________.

A

opening to the anus

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8
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What 2 triangles make up the diamond of the perineum?

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urogenital and anal

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9
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What 5 things are the external structures of the female reproductive system?

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1.) mons pubis
2.) labia majora/minora
3.) clitoris
4.) vestibule
5.) greater vestibular gland

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10
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The labia minora is the OUTSIDE/INSIDE while the labia majora is the OUTSIDE/INSIDE.

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labia minora = inside
labia majora = outside

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11
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the mons pubis is anterior to what structure?

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pubic symphysis

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12
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What structure protects opening to vaginal canal, urethra, and clitoris?

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labia majora/minora

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13
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What 4 things are the internal structures of the female reproductive system?

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1.) vagina
2.) uterus
3.) uterine tubes
4.) ovaries

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14
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What structure is superior to the bladder? What is posterior to this structure?

A

uterus

cervix

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15
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What structure is between the labia minora/majora and vestibule? It also connects to the uterus.

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vagina

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16
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what connects ovaries to uterus?

A

uterine tubes

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17
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What can the size of ovaries be compared to?

A

almonds

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18
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What are the “bumps”/texture of the cervix called?

A

reugae

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19
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The primary sex organs of the female are the _____________.

A

ovaries

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20
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_______________ sex organs include the uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris, and mammary glands.

A

accessory

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21
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What ligament hold ovaries and fallopian tubes away from each other?

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broad ligament

22
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What is described as shrink wrap compressed over everything and attached to pelvic walls?

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broad ligament (mesovarium)

23
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What is the name of the ligament that encases the ovarian artery and vein?

A

suspensory ligament

24
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The reproductive organs are covered in ____________________ peritoneum

A

visceral

25
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What is the site of follicle maturation?

A

oocyte

26
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The __________ produces hormone for egg implantation and created lining.

A

ovaries

27
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What is the name of the structure in the ovary that is what is left after the egg is released?

A

corpus luteum

28
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What is the distal end of uterine tube called?

A

fimbriae of uterine tube

29
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What are the 2 pouches called? What is their purpose?

A

1) rectouterine pouch
2) vesicouterine pouch

dead end spaces that allow room for embryo development

30
Q

__________________ folds around the various pelvic organs and creates two major dead-end recesses, or pouches.

A

Peritoneum

31
Q

anterior vesicouterinepouch forms the space between the ___________ and the _______________.

A

uterus
bladder

32
Q

posterior rectouterine pouch forms the space between the ______________ and the ________________.

A

uterus
rectum

33
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The uterine tubes transport _______________ from ovary to uterus.

A

oocyte

34
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The uterine tubes are teh ovarian end surrounded by ______________. (cilia move oocyte to uterine tube)

A

fimbriae

35
Q

What occurs in the upper part of the uterine tube?

A

fertilization

36
Q

The cervix is a part of what structure? What are the 3 parts of the cervix called?

A

uterus

internal os
cervical canal
external os

37
Q

What are the 4 parts of the uterine tube (from the ovary to the wall of the uterus)?

A

1) infundibulum
2) ampulla
3) isthmus
4) interstitial segment

38
Q

What connects the uterus (cervix) to the vestibule?

A

vagina

39
Q

The vagina consists of smooth muscle and inner layer of moist stratified squamous epithelium -____________ secretion

A

acidic (helps with fighting infection)

40
Q

The vagina includes _____________ (bumps).

A

rugae

41
Q

What is ruptured during penetration (vagina).

A

hymen (membrane barrier)

42
Q

What are the walls of the uterus called? (From outermost to inside)

A

perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium
functional endometrium (when egg is released)

43
Q

The mammary glands are ENDOCRINE/EXOCRINE glands.

A

exocrine (secretes onto a surface)

44
Q

The ______________ is cylindrical projection on the center of the breast

A

nipple

45
Q

openings of the excretory ducts that produce breast milk (_________________ ________________)

A

compound tubuloalveolar

46
Q

What gland produces oil to lubricate skin for breastfeeding?

A

areolar gland

47
Q

Smallest unit of the mammary glands? Then many of those make what? And these structures make ___________.

A

alveoli

lobules

lobes

48
Q

What ducts drain the lobes of the mammary glands? These ducts drain into which sinus?

A

lactiferous ducts

lactiferous sinus

49
Q

rosy or brownish ring of skin around the nipple (numerous sebaceous glands)

A

areola

50
Q

Since color of areola may vary, what would a someone who has not given birth be called vs. someone who has?

A

nulliparous = NO birth
parous = birth

51
Q

What connect breast tissue to skin and muscles underneath it?

A

suspensory ligaments

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