Female reproductive organs Flashcards
What supports the uterus?
Pelvic diaphragm
Pelvic fascia
1) Lateral cervical ligament –
Cardinal ligament of uterus
2) Uterosacral ligament
Both 1 and 2 are thickening of pelvic fascia of Round ligament of uterus
What is the broad ligament?
Double layer of peritoneum
What is the round ligament of the uterus?
Vestiges (remnant of) ovarian gubernaculum (Number 4)
What is the blood supply of the uterus?
Uterine artery – Branch of internal iliac artery
Ovarian artery – Branch of Abdominal aorta
What about the uterine blood supply is important to watch during surgery?
Water under the bridge – Uterine artery cross over the ureter – Watch out during surgery
What sheds during a period?
Endometrium
What phase is this?
Proliferative phase
What phase is this?
Secretory phase