Lecture 27 - Female Repro Flashcards
More than what Percent of female repro organs are in the abdominal/pelvic cavity?
90
What tubular structure connects the most cranial portion of the uterine horn to the ovary?
uterine tube
What is the “door” that connects the uterus to the vagina?
cervix
The ovaries are caudal to and closely associated with what organs?
kidneys
Which ovary is more cranial and deep? It can be harder to find during a spay.
right ovary
T/F: Ovaries are normally oval shaped but can change in size and shape according to the female cycle.
T
The ovaries produce eggs and what 2 hormones?
estrogen and progesterone
What is the exocrine function of the ovaries?
producing estrogen and progesterone
In what species are follicles on the inside of the ovary rather than on the surface?
horses
The uterine tube is also called what?
uterine salpinx
In what region of the uterine tube does the spermatozoa meet the egg?
ampulla
Which region of the uterine tube is the communication between the ovary and the most cranial portion of the uterine horn?
tubouterine junction
What is the projection that creates a bigger/wider area in which to catch the egg that is ovulated?
fimbriae
What is the funnel shaped structure of the uterine tube?
infundibulum
What are the 5 regions of the uterine tube (salpinx)?
- abdominal ostium
- infundibulum with fimbriae
- ampulla
- isthmus
- tubouterine junction
What are the 3 main layers of the uterus from outside to in?
- perimetrium
- myometrium
- endometrium
What is the uterine visceral peritoneum?
perimetrium
What is the uterine smooth muscle?
myometrium
What is the uterine mucosa?
endometrium
What is the most caudal portion of the uterus?
cervix
What is the duct that connects the uterus with the vagina?
cervical canal
What is the exit of the cervical canal that points toward the body of the uterus?
internal uterine ostium
What is the exit of the cervical canal that points toward the vagina?
external uterine ostium
The orientation of the opening of the cervix sits at what angle?
45 degrees
Why does the opening of the cervix sit at an oblique angle?
to prevent contamination/contaminated material from entering the uterus
What are the 3 portions of the broad ligament of the uterus?
- mesosalpinx
- mesovarium
- mesometrium
Which portion of the broad ligament of the uterus is the smallest and is related with the uterine tube?
mesosalpinx
Which portion of the broad ligament of the uterus has the ovarian vessels and brings them toward the ovary?
mesovarium
Which portion of the broad ligament of the uterus is the largest and is related with the horns, body, a portion of the cervix, and even a little bit of the vagina?
mesometrium
The cervix is [pale/darker] compared to the body of the uterus.
pale
What is the peritoneal sac that encloses the ovary and is formed by extensions of the mesovarium and mesosalpinx? It can sometimes hold fat inside.
ovarian bursa
What is the opening between the peritoneal cavity and the ovarian bursa?
opening of the ovarian bursa
What kind of pressure exists within the peritoneal cavity?
positive pressure
What are the 3 ligaments of the ovary and uterus?
- suspensory ligament of the ovary
- proper ligament of the ovary
- round ligament of the uterus
Which ligament connects the ovaries cranially and dorsally to the abdominal wall in proximity to the caudal pole of the kidneys?
suspensory ligament of the ovary
Which ligament of the ovary is short and dense and connects the caudal pole of the ovary with the cranial extremity of the uterine horn?
proper ligament of the ovary
Which ligament of the ovary and uterus is made from a wide band of connective tissue that extends from the ovary to the inguinal canal? It has its own plica and is able to be followed all the way to the inguinal canal.
round ligament of the uterus
Which ligament is equivalent to the gubernaculum in males and pulls the gonad toward the inguinal canal and into the scrotum? It is inactive in females.
round ligament of the uterus
Where is the colon in relation to the uterus?
dorsal
What is the blind sac space in the most cranial end o the vagina? It is located around the vaginal projection of the cervix.
fornix