Female reproductive anatomy Flashcards
Peritoneum forms a roof over the superior aspect of the pelvic organs. True or false?
True
Name the 2 pouches formed in the female?
Vesico-uterine pouch
Recto-uterine pouch
What is the pouch of douglas?
Recto-uterine pouch
What is the most inferior part of the peritoneal cavity in the anatomical position?
Pouch of douglas
How can an abnormal fluid collection in the pouch of douglas be drained?
Via a needle passed through the posterior fornix of the vagina
The uterus is sandwiched between which 2 organs?
Bladder (anteriorly) and
Rectum (posteriorly)
Whats another name for the neck of the uterus?
Cervix
The uterus does not change in size. True or false?
False, changes in size depending on age
What are the 3 layers of the body of the uterus ?
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
Where does implantation of the zygote occur?
Body of the uterus
Where is the external cervical os?
Distal to the cervix.
At the opening of the cervix
What is the most common position of the uterus?
Anteverted and anteflexed
- mass of the uterus lies over the bladder
What position of the uterus could predispose to uterine prolapse?
Retroverted or retroflexed
- uterus tipped posteriorly
Uterus - broad ligament - location
between the lateral walls of the uterus and the floor of the pelvis
Uterus - broad ligament - function
helps maintain the uterus in its correct position
Uterus - round ligament
Embryological remnant which attaches to the lateral aspect of the uterus
Uterine tubes - components
Infundibulum
Ampulla
Isthmus
uterine tubes - where are fimbriae ?
Finger like projections at the infundibulum (the end of the uterine tubes)
There is no communication between the genital tract and peritoneal cavity. True or false?
False
- there is at the infundibulum
What is the narrowest part of the uterine tube?
Isthmus
The uterine tubes usually lie symmetrically. True or false?
False
What does salpinx mean?
Tube
Ovaries - function
Produce eggs
Secrete oestrogen and progesterone in response to anterior pituitary gland hormones
Ovaries - size
Almond sized and shape
Normally 3-4cm
Ovaries - structure
Medulla and cortex
Ovaries - medulla contents
Loose CT
Contorted arteries, veins and lymphatics
Ovaries - cortex contents
Outer shell of the ovary
Scattered ovarian follicles at several stages of development
Vagina walls are normally open/collapsed?
Collapsed
What are the components of the perineum?
Inferior part of vagina Perineal muscles Bartholins glands Clitoris Labia
Perineal muscles - nerve supply
Pudendal nerve
Levator ani muscle is skeletal/smooth and therefore voluntary/involuntary ?
Skeletal
Voluntary
Levator ani muscle nerve supply
S3,4,5
What is bartholins gland
Greater vestibular gland
Location of bartholins gland
Approximately near the posterior forchette
Name the 4 contents of the female reproductive system that lie within the pelvic cavity
Uterine tubes
Ovaries
Uterus
Superior part of vagina
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
What is the outer shell of the ovary cortex called?
Tunica albuginea
What forms the roof of the perineum?
Pelvic diaphragm
The urogenital triangle is formed from which 3 borders
Ischial spine x2
Pubic symphysis
