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Lesson 18 (Part 2) Flashcards

1
Q

Anterior ligament

A

Fold peritoneum goes from anterior surface of uterus to posterior surface of bladder

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2
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What does the anterior ligament form?

A

The anterior cul de sac

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3
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What is another term for the anterior cul de sac?

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Vesicouterine pouch

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4
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What happens in the vesicouterine pouch?

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Fluids gets collected

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5
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Where does the posterior ligament extend from?

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From the posterior side of the uterus to the rectum

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6
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What does the posterior ligament form?

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Forms a deep pouch, Pouch of Douglas (PCDS)

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7
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What are 2 other names for the pouch of douglas?

A
  1. Posterior cul de sac

2. Rectouterine recess

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8
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What happens in the pouch of douglas?

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Fluid collects here

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9
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What are the functions of the uterus if fertilization occurs? (2)

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  1. Implants into endometrial lining and develops within the uterine tube
  2. Myometrial contractions at labour
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10
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What are the functions of the uterus if no fertilization occurs? (2)

A
  1. Menstration occurs

2. Myometrial contractions aide sloughing off endometrium

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11
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What is the primary blood supply to the uterus?

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The internal iliac arteries

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12
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What does the uterine arteries travel within?

A

The broad ligament, at the cornua anastomose with ovarian artery

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13
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Where does the blood supply enter for the uterus?

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Myometrium

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14
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What runs along the arteries of the uterus?

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Uterine plexus of veins

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15
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What part of the uterus is fixed?

A

The cervix

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16
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Where is the cervix fixed?

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In the midline

17
Q

What parts of the cervix is mobile? (2)

A
  1. Body

2. Fundus

18
Q

Flexion

A

Axis of the uterine body relative to the cervix

19
Q

Version

A

Axis of the cervix relative to the vagina

20
Q

What can affect of change the position of the uterus? (2)

A
  1. Distension of the bladder

2. Rectal fullness

21
Q

How is the uterus normally position?

A

Anteverted/anteflexed

22
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What is the other position the uterus can be in?

A

Retroverted/retroflexed

23
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Anteverted

A

Tilted more anterior

- relative to the vagina

24
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Retroverted

A

Entire uterus is tilted backward

- relative to vagina

25
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Retroflexed

A

Body is tilted posteriorly

- relative to cervix

26
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Anteflexed

A

Tilted more anterior

- relative to the cervix

27
Q

Parity

28
Q

What is the size and shape of the uterus?

A

It varies throughout life

29
Q

What are factors that can effect the size and shape of the uterus? (3)

A
  1. Age
  2. Hormonal status
  3. Parity
    - pregnant

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