GYN SP2

Question 1

Between which two organs does the uterus lie?

Answer 1

• bladder

- rectum

Question 2

Name the 4 paired ligaments supporting the uterus.

Answer 2

• ureterosacral
• transverse/cardinal
• round
• broad

Question 3

The area of the uterus above the openings for the fallopian tubes is called:

Answer 3

-fundus

Question 4

The body of the uterus communicates with the cervix at the:

Answer 4

-internal OS

Question 5

The portion of the cervix communicating with the vagina is the:

Answer 5

-externaln OS

Question 6

What are the 3 layers of the uterus?

Answer 6

• endometrium
• myometrium
• erimetrium

Question 7

What does salpinx refer to?

Answer 7

-tube of the fallopian tube

Question 8

What is the purpose of the fallopian tubes?

Answer 8

-carry egg from ovary to uterus, fertilization

Question 9

The fallopian tubes end in fringelike projections called:

Answer 9

-fimbria

Question 10

By what means does the ova move thru the fallopian tube?

Answer 10

-bristalic contractions / cilia action

Question 11

The right tube & ovary are in close approximation with which 2 GI structures?

Answer 11

-cecum appendix