Internal Female Reproductive Organs Flashcards
1
Q
Innervation of Vulva
A
Pudendal nerve branches to: Dorsal nerve of clitoris
Posterior labial nerves
Superficial/deep perineal nerves
2
Q
Levator ani
A
Helps support the uterus
3
Q
Is the uterus typically retroverted?
A
No, anteverted (tipped forward)
4
Q
What stabilized the uterus?
A
Round ligament of uterus
Proper ligament of ovary
Uterine tubes
5
Q
What prevents uterine prolapse?
A
Vaginal pessary
6
Q
Sources for vaginal lubrication
A
Plasma transudate
Cervical mucus gland
Bartholin’s/Skene’s glands
