Female Reproductive System Flashcards

1
Q

What structures constitute the birth canal?

A

Vulva

Cervix

Vagina

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2
Q

What are the layers of the uterus, from outermost to innermost?

A

Perimetrium

Myometrium

Endometrium

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3
Q

From what area of the uterine body does the lower segment develop from during pregnancy?

A

The isthmus

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4
Q

How does the round ligament appear?

A

Fibrous appearance

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5
Q

Where does the ovarian ligament run between?

A

Ovaries and uterus

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6
Q

What is the appearance of the ovarian suspensory ligaements?

A

Hollow with ovarian vessels inside

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7
Q

Where is the round ligament of the uterus found?

A

Between the two sheets of the broad ligament

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8
Q

What is the normal position of the uterus?

A

Anteflexed

Anteverted

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9
Q

What can happen if the uterus is retroverted and retroflexed, especially in early pregnancy?

A

Urinary incontinence

Miscarriage

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10
Q

Why is it important to know the position of the uterus prior to instrumental delivery?

A

To avoid perforation of the uterus with instrumentation

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11
Q

Where does the rectouterine space lie?

A

Between the rectum and the uterus

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12
Q

Where does the uterovesical space lie?

A

Between the bladder and the uterus

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13
Q

What are the fornices of the vagina?

A

Anterior

Posterior

Lateral

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14
Q

Through which vaginal fornix can the rectouterine puch be accessed?

A

Posterior vaginal fornix

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15
Q

What structures support the uterus?

A

Pelvic fascia

Muscles of pelvic floor

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16
Q

What is the cardinal ligament of the uterus?

A

Transverse cervical ligament

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17
Q

What are the parts of the uterine tubes?

A

Infundibulum

Ampulla

Isthmus

Intramural/uterine part

18
Q

Which is the longest and widest part of the uterine tubes?

A

Ampulla

19
Q

Where does fertilisation occur?

A

In the ampulla of the uterine tubes

20
Q

What are the ligaments associated with the ovaries?

A

Ligament of ovary

Suspensory ovarian ligament

21
Q

Where does the ligament of the ovary run between?

A

From the uterus to ovaries

22
Q

Where does the suspensory ovarian ligament run between?

A

From ovaries to lateral pelvic wall

23
Q

What branches of the abdominal aorta supply the gonads and genitalia?

A

Gonadal and internal iliac arteries

24
Q

At what vertebral level do the gonadal arteries originate?

A

L2

25
Q

In what structure does the ovarian artery descend?

A

Within the suspensory ligament and supplies ovarie via broad ligament

26
Q

Into what vein does the left ovarian vein drain?

A

Left renal vein

27
Q

Into what vein does the right ovarian vein drain?

A

Inferior vena cava

28
Q

Where does the uterine artery cross over the ureter?

A

At the level of the ischial spine at the junction of the cervix and lateral part of the fornix of the vagina

29
Q

Which group of lymph nodes receive lymph from the ovaries?

A

Para-aortic lymph nodes

30
Q

Where is lymph from the external orifice of the vagina drained to?

A

Superficial inguinal lymph nodes

31
Q

What lymph nodes drain the fundus and upper uterine body?

A

Pre-aortic group

32
Q

What lymph nodes drain the bulk of the uterine body?

A

Internal iliac group

33
Q

What lymph nodes drain the lower part of the uterine body?

A

Ecternal iliac group

34
Q

What lymph nodes drain the uterine cervix and upper vagina?

A

Internal iliac and sacral lymph nodes

35
Q

What lymph nodes drain the lower vagina?

A

Sacral and common iliac

36
Q

How many lobes are in each breast?

A

15-25

37
Q

What are the boundaries of the breasts?

A

2nd rib

6th rib

Lateral border of sternum

Anterior axillary line

38
Q

What muscles are the deep surface of the breasts related to?

A

Pectoralis major

Pectoralis minor

Serratus anterior

39
Q

Branches of which arteries supply the mammary gland?

A

Branches of subclavian and axillary arteries

40
Q

What are the main lymph node groups draining the breasts?

A

Axillary lymph nodes (75%, lateral quadrants)

Pectoral

Parasternal

Supraclavicular lymph nodes