L10 - Female Repro

Question 1

Describe the anatomy of the breast using the following terms: mammary gland, ligaments of Cooper, nipple, lactiferous duct,

Answer 1

Question 2

Describe the areola and areolar glands (glands of Montgomery).

Answer 2

Question 3

What fibrous connective tissue surrounds the ovary?

Answer 3

Question 4

What are the two layers of the endometrium?

Answer 4

The stratum basalis (deep) and the stratum functionalis (the sloughed, functional layer)

Question 5

What is the name of the cervical opening that dilates during delivery?

Answer 5

The external os

Question 6

Describe the general anatomy of the uterus.

Answer 6

Question 7

What fatty part of the female genitalia covers the pubic symphysis?

Answer 7

The mons pubis

Question 8

Which set of labia are lateral, the labia majora or the labia minora?

Answer 8

The labia majora

Question 9

What is the name of the elongated space enclosed by the labia minora (containing the urethral and vaginal openings)?

Answer 9

The vaginal vestibule

Question 10

What transverse ridges line the internal vagina to permit stretching during childbirth?

Answer 10

Vaginal rugae

Question 11

What are the vestibular glands (also known as Bartholin’s glands)?

Answer 11

Pea-sized glands located on either side of the vagina (provide lubrication during arousal)

Question 12

What are the vestibular bulbs?

Answer 12

Masses of erectile tissue deep to the labial skin