Lesson 2A Flashcards
If the uterus is tilted to the left, where might the left ovary be compared to the fundus?
Superior to it
Where are other places where you might find the ovaries in relation to the uterus? (3)
- Lateral to the uterus
- Pushed up as far as the iliac
- Closer to the uterus
Where is the best view to see a structure?
When you are perpendicular to it
How do you know if you are looking at a uterus with a transvaginal probe? (2)
- The probe has a more curved surface
2. There is no bladder showing in the image
What is the shape of an infantile uterus? (2)
- Tubular
2. Inverse pear shape
Why is a neonates uterus slight larger than an infantile uterus?
Due to maternal hormone stimulation
What is the shape of a neonates uterus?
Pear shaped
When does the uterus begin to gradually increase?
After the age of 8 until puberty
What part of the uterus increases in the most size at puberty?
The body
- diameter and length of the body about double cervical size (adult size and shape)
What is the size of an adult uterus? (length, width and AP)
7-8cm x 5cm (width) x 4 cm (AP)
What happens with parity pregnancy?
It increases the normal size by 1cm in each direction
What is the shape of an adult uterus?
Pear shaped
What happens to the uterus during menopause?
It gets smaller
- still pear shaped
What is the contour of the uterus?
Smooth
What is the echogenicity of the myometrium?
Low to medium echogencity
