Maternal mens Flashcards
Refers to the medical and nursing care given to the
pregnant woman between conception and the onset
of labor
ANTEPARTAL CARE
Consideration is given to the physical, emotional,
and social needs of the woman
ANTEPARTAL CARE
Main organ ( 2 Corpus Cavernosa and 1
Corpus Spongiosum ) 3 cylindrical masses of erectile
tissue.
PeniS
Contains testes, epididymis, and spermatic
cord. Regulated skin-covered muscular pouch.
Scrotum
Produces testosterone and
seminiferous tubules.
Testes ( Leydig’s Cells )
Approximately 20 ft. conducts sperm from
Testes to vas deferens
Epididymis
Propels spermatozoa
Vas Deferens ( Ductus Deferens )
- Alkaline in pH
Seminal Vesicle
- Where flows of the semen occur
during ejaculation.
Ejaculatory Duct
Produces the fluid that carries
sperm during ejaculation
Prostate Gland
They supply one
more source of alkaline fluid to help ensure the safe
passage of spermatozoa
Bulbourethral Gland ( Cowper’s Gland )
pad of fat which lies over
the symphysis pubis
Mons Pubis ( Mons Veneris ) -
Outer genital area, includes the clitora, labia majora,
labia minora
Vulva
- narrow space when the labia minora are separated
Vestibule
- External openings of the urethra.
Urethral Meatus
The opening to the vaginal canal.
Vaginal Orifice ( Introitus )
- The area of the lower border of the vaginal orifice
to the anus.
Perineum -
- Muscular tunnel
Vagina
Largest organ, place where the fertilized
the egg grows and develops. A hollow organ shaped like a pear.
Uterus (womb)
Upper portion, body, the triangular part
called the fundus
Corpus
Area between the corpus and the cervix,
forms part of the lower uterine segment
Isthmus
- Lower cylindrical portion.
Cervix
HOW MANY INCHES IS Fallopian Tubes
- 4 inches long
- The widest part
Ampulla
- The fingerlike projections
Fimbriae
- Both sides of the uterus pouches where estrogen
and progesterone are manufactured. Contains unfertilized eggs
OvarieS
the connection between the uterus and the vagina
CerviX
- upper extended part; curved PELVIS
Ilium
Underpart; when sitting PELVIS
Ischium
frontal part, join to form an articulation
of the symphysis pubis.
Pubes
wedge-shaped IN PELVIS
Sacrum
- lowest part IN PELVIS
Coccyx
- Superior half; shallow portion above the pelvic
brim. Supports the abdominal viscera
False Pelvis
Inferior half; lies below the pelvic brim, consists
of the pelvic inlet, mid-pelvic and the pelvic outlet; bony canal
through which the infant will pass
True Pelvis