GYN Anatomy

Question 1

Broad Ligament

Answer 1

wing like double fold of peritoneum

Question 2

The broad ligament extends from the ____ walls of the uterus to the ____ walls of the pelvic

Answer 2

lateral, sidewalls

Question 3

Cardinal Ligament

Answer 3

continuation of the broad ligament

Question 4

The cardinal ligament firmly supports the ___

Answer 4

cervix

Question 5

Ovarian Ligament

Answer 5

extends from the cornua of the uterus to the medial aspect of the ovary

Question 6

The ovarian ligament extends from the ____ of the uterus to the ___ aspect of the ovary

Answer 6

cornua, medial

Question 7

Round Ligament

Answer 7

arises in the uterine cornua and anterior to the fallopian tubes

Question 8

Excessive stretching of the ____ ligament can permit retroflexion of the uterine body and fundus

Answer 8

round

Question 9

The round ligament extends from the uterine ___ to the pelvic ___

Answer 9

fundus, sidewall

Question 10

Suspensory Ligament

Answer 10

extends from the lateral portion of the ovary to the pelvic sidewall

Question 11

Infundibulopelvis ligament is also known as the ___

Answer 11

suspensory ligament

Question 12

Uterosacral Ligament

Answer 12

extends from the upper cervix to the lateral margins of the sacrum

Question 13

Arcuate vessels branch of the ____

Answer 13

uterine artery

Question 14

Radial arteries arise from the _____

Answer 14

arcuate arteries

Question 15

Internal Iliac arteries supply the:

Answer 15

bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum

Question 16

Ovarian veins course within the ____

Answer 16

suspensory ligament

Question 17

Uterine arteries supply the:

Answer 17

cervix, vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes

Question 18

List other names for the posterior cul de sac

Answer 18

retrouterine pouch and pouch of douglas

Question 19

Posterior cul de sac is located

Answer 19

posterior to the uterus and anterior to the rectum

Question 20

List other names for the space of retzius

Answer 20

retropubic space and prevesical space

Question 21

Space of retzius is located

Answer 21

anterior to the urinary bladder

Question 22

What is another name for the anterior cul de sac

Answer 22

vesicouterine pouch

Question 23

Anterior cul de sac is located

Answer 23

anterior to the uterus and posterior to the bladder

Question 24

CA-125

Answer 24

tumor marker in teh blood that can indicate certain types of cancers

Question 25

Paracolic gutters

Answer 25

extend alongside the ascending and descending sides of the abdomen

Question 26

The false pelvis is located in the ___ portion of the pelvis

Answer 26

superior

Question 27

Linea terminalis

Answer 27

imaginary line that separates the true pelvis from the false pelvis

Question 28

The bladder, small bowel, sigmoid colon, rectum, ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus are part of the

Answer 28

true pelvis

Question 29

Weakening of the ___ ___ muscles can lead to prolapse of the uterus

Answer 29

levator ani

Question 30

The most likely place for free fluid to collect in the pelvis is the

Answer 30

Pouch of Douglas

Question 31

The left ovarian veins drains into the left ___ vein

Answer 31

renal

Question 32

The uterus isthmus is located between

Answer 32

the uterine body and the cervix

Question 33

During pregnancy the uterine isthmus may be refered as the

Answer 33

lower uterine segment

Question 34

The serosal layer of the uterus is also known as the

Answer 34

perimetrium

Question 35

The two layers of the endometrium are the

Answer 35

Deep basal layer and superficial functional layer

Question 36

A bicornuate uterus has ___ endometrial cavity and __ cervix

Answer 36

two, one

Question 37

Colli

Answer 37

cervic

Question 38

Cornu

Answer 38

horns