General Flashcards
Parts of the uterus:
- Fundus
- Body
- Cervix
Function of the uterus
Site for reception, retention, and nutrition of fertilized ovum
Part of the uterus that lies above the entrance of the uterine tubes
Fundus of uterus
Part of the uterus that lies below the entrance of the uterine tubes
Body of uterus
Part of the uterus that pierces the ant wall of the vagina.
What are the divisions?
Cervix of the uterus.
Supravaginal and vaginal
Separated the body of the uterus from the cervix.
Isthmus
Position of the uterus referring to the connection of the long axis of the body of the uterus and the long axis of the vagina when the bladder is empty
Anteversion
Position of the uterus referring to the connection of the long axis of the body of the uterus and the long axis of the cervix when the bladder is empty
Anteflexion
Uterus is bent backward, >90 degrees, lies in the rectouterine pouch of douglas
Retroversion
Uterus is bent backwards on cervix
Retroflexion
Anterior relation of the uterus (body)
Uterovesicle pouch
Superior surface of the bladder
Anterior relation of uterus (cervix)
Ant. Fornix of the vagina
Posterior relations of the uterus
Rectouterine pouch of douglas
Coils of ileum
Coils of sigmoid colon
Lateral relations of the uterus
Round ligament, uterine artery & vein, vaginal cervix
Superolateral relation of the uterus
Right and left uterine tube