Female reproductive anatomy Flashcards

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Peritoneum forms a roof over the superior aspect of the pelvic organs. True or false?

A

True

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2
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Name the 2 pouches formed in the female?

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Vesico-uterine pouch

Recto-uterine pouch

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3
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What is the pouch of douglas?

A

Recto-uterine pouch

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What is the most inferior part of the peritoneal cavity in the anatomical position?

A

Pouch of douglas

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5
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How can an abnormal fluid collection in the pouch of douglas be drained?

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Via a needle passed through the posterior fornix of the vagina

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6
Q

The uterus is sandwiched between which 2 organs?

A

Bladder (anteriorly) and

Rectum (posteriorly)

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7
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Whats another name for the neck of the uterus?

A

Cervix

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8
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The uterus does not change in size. True or false?

A

False, changes in size depending on age

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9
Q

What are the 3 layers of the body of the uterus ?

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Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium

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10
Q

Where does implantation of the zygote occur?

A

Body of the uterus

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11
Q

Where is the external cervical os?

A

Distal to the cervix.

At the opening of the cervix

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12
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What is the most common position of the uterus?

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Anteverted and anteflexed

- mass of the uterus lies over the bladder

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13
Q

What position of the uterus could predispose to uterine prolapse?

A

Retroverted or retroflexed

- uterus tipped posteriorly

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14
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Uterus - broad ligament - location

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between the lateral walls of the uterus and the floor of the pelvis

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15
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Uterus - broad ligament - function

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helps maintain the uterus in its correct position

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16
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Uterus - round ligament

A

Embryological remnant which attaches to the lateral aspect of the uterus

17
Q

Uterine tubes - components

A

Infundibulum
Ampulla
Isthmus

18
Q

uterine tubes - where are fimbriae ?

A

Finger like projections at the infundibulum (the end of the uterine tubes)

19
Q

There is no communication between the genital tract and peritoneal cavity. True or false?

A

False

- there is at the infundibulum

20
Q

What is the narrowest part of the uterine tube?

21
Q

The uterine tubes usually lie symmetrically. True or false?

22
Q

What does salpinx mean?

23
Q

Ovaries - function

A

Produce eggs

Secrete oestrogen and progesterone in response to anterior pituitary gland hormones

24
Q

Ovaries - size

A

Almond sized and shape

Normally 3-4cm

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Ovaries - structure
Medulla and cortex
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Ovaries - medulla contents
Loose CT | Contorted arteries, veins and lymphatics
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Ovaries - cortex contents
Outer shell of the ovary | Scattered ovarian follicles at several stages of development
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Vagina walls are normally open/collapsed?
Collapsed
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What are the components of the perineum?
``` Inferior part of vagina Perineal muscles Bartholins glands Clitoris Labia ```
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Perineal muscles - nerve supply
Pudendal nerve
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Levator ani muscle is skeletal/smooth and therefore voluntary/involuntary ?
Skeletal | Voluntary
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Levator ani muscle nerve supply
S3,4,5
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What is bartholins gland
Greater vestibular gland
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Location of bartholins gland
Approximately near the posterior forchette
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Name the 4 contents of the female reproductive system that lie within the pelvic cavity
Uterine tubes Ovaries Uterus Superior part of vagina
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Name the 5 contents of the female reproductive system that lie within the perineum
``` Inferior part of the vagina Perineal muscles Clitoris Labia Bartholins gland ```
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What is the outer shell of the ovary cortex called?
Tunica albuginea
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What forms the roof of the perineum?
Pelvic diaphragm
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The urogenital triangle is formed from which 3 borders
Ischial spine x2 | Pubic symphysis