Histopathology

Question 1

Layers of the uterus

Answer 1

• Perimetrium/serosa - outer serous coat, peritoneum supported by supportive tissue
• Myometrium - smooth muscle, main blood vessels and nerves
• Endometrium - inner mucous coat

Question 2

Narrowest part of uterus

Answer 2

Isthmus

Question 3

Widest part of uterus

Answer 3

Infundibulum

Question 4

Normal positioning of uterus

Answer 4

Anteverted and anteflexed

Question 5

Fistula

Answer 5

Abnormal connection between two endothelial/epithelial lined surfaces

Question 6

Ovaries blood supply

Answer 6

L1 branch of aorta

Question 7

Round ligament pain

Answer 7

In pregnancy, uterus and round ligament stretch, causing pain

Question 8

Palpable structures of female reproductive system

Answer 8

Bladder
Rectum
Levator ani

Question 9

Superficial perineal pouch boundaries

Answer 9

Superiorly: perineal membrane

Inferiorly: membranous fascia of superficial fascia + fatty layers + skin covering ex. genitalia

Anteriorly: space between abdominal wall muscles and fascia of ant. abdo. wall

Deepest structure = erectile tissues

Middle structure = muscles covering erectile tissues

Superficial: surface anatomical features

Question 10

Difference between hydrocele and hernia

Answer 10

Hydrocele: fluid in gap

hernia: intestines/structures filling gap