GA - Gynacology Flashcards
What are the segments of the uterus?
Fundus of the Uterus - most superior portion
Body of the Uterus
Isthmus of the Uterus
Cervix (neck of the uterus) - most inferior portion
How is the space within the uterus divided?
The large superior space is the Uterine Cavity
Inferior to it, there is an opening called the Internal Uterine Os that separates the Uterine Cavity from the Cervical Canal
Then inferior to the Cervical Canal, there is a second opening called the Exterior Uterine Os
What is the purpose of a pap smear?
Collects sample of cervical cells, which are then analyzed for any signs of cervical cancer
What are the tissue layers of the uterus?
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
What are the varieties of Hysterectomy?
Partial Hysterectomy - Removal of just the uterus (leaving behind the uterine tubes, ovaries, cervix and vagina)
Total Hysterectomy - Removal of both the uterus and the cervix (leaving behind the vagina, uterine tubes, and the ovaries)
Radical Hysterectomy - Removal of all internal genitalia (Uterus, cervix, uterine tubes, ovaries, and vagina) leaving nothing behind
What is the Broad Ligament of the Uterus made of and what you call its various segments?
Broad L. of the Uterus is made of Peritoneum
Mesometrium (overlays the uterus)
Mesosalpinx (overlays the uterine tubes)
Mesovarium (overlays the ovaries)
Describe the Suspensory Ligament of the Ovary
Suspensory Ligament of the ovary is simply Peritoneum wrapped around the Ovarian Vessels.
The Ovarian A. comes from the Aorta
NOTE: SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT OF THE OVARY IS NOT THE SAME AS THE LIGAMENT OF THE OVARY
What structures does the Gubernaculum become in the mature female?
The LOWER PART of the Gubernaculum becomes the Round Ligament of the Uterus
AND
The upper part of the Gubernaculum becomes the Ligament of the Ovary
What three structures are attached the lateral sides of uterus?
The Round Ligament of the Uterus
The Uterine Tube
The Ligament of the ovary, which attaches to the ovary
Describe the Transverse Cerivcal L.
It is composed of Condensed Endopelvic Fascia
It is the Middle Lamina of the Hypogastric Sheath
Also known as the Cardinal Ligament
Describe the Uterosacral Ligament
Uterosacral Ligament is part of the Tendinous Arch of Pelvic Fascia
It is made up of Parietal Membranous Pelvic Fascia
What are the parts of the Uterine Tubes?
Infundibulum of the Uterine Tube
Ampulla of the Uterine Tube
Isthmus of the Uterine Tube
Uterine Part of the Uterine Tube
What is the fringe part of the Infundibulum of the Uterine tube called?
Fimbriae
What part of the uterine tube attaches to the ovary?
A single fimbrion called the Ovarian Fimbrion
What do you call the opening of the Infubdibulum of the Uterine Tube?
The Abdominal Ostium