female reproductive Flashcards
Muscular canal that extends from the uterus to the vestibule, opening between the labia minora behind the urethra and clitoris
vagina
This levator muscle inserts into a fibromuscular node called
Perineal body
This is a pear shaped muscular organ lying between the bladder and rectum
Uterus
At the upper end of the cervical canal
Internal os
What do you call the inner lining of the uterus
Endometrium
This ligament anchors the cervix to the wall of the pelvis
Parametrial ligament
Fibromuscular band that passes from the upper lateral part of the uterus to the inguinal canal, ending in the labia majora
round ligament
What are the two variants of the uterus
Retroverted
Retroflexed
What is the maximum size of the ovaries
5x3x2
This is the most common radiological method of imaging the female reproductive tract
Ultrasound
This technique outlines the cavity of the uterus and tubes by injection of water soluble contrast via the cervical canal
Hysterosalpingography