OB exam 1- Repro Health & Fam Flashcards
mons pubis
protects pelvic bone
labia majora
protects underlying tissue
labia minora
inner folds of skin that protect the opening of the vagina and produce bactericidal secretions
clitoris
female erectile tissue
urethral meatus
the structure urine comes out of
skene’s glands
lubricates the vaginal opening
hymen
surrounds vaginal opening
perineal body
fibromuscular area of the vulva between the anus and vagina that stretches for delivery
vagina
a muscular membranous tube that connects the external genitals w/ the uterus “birth canal”
fundus of the uterus
the rounded muscular upper portion of the uterus that we massage after birth to control bleeding
anterior fornix
the area closer to the front of mom’s body
posterior fornix
the area around the cervix where semen can pool and collect near the backside of mom’s body
when not pregnant, the female uterus is typically tilted in what direction
posterior then as pregnancy goes on it moves more anteriorly
where does implantation of the fertilized egg occur
endometrium (the inner most layer)
broad ligament
the sheet that covers the pelvic cavity to help provide stability for the uterus in the pelvis and keeps it centrally placed
round ligament
help keeps the uterus in place and pulls the uterus down & forward to help the fetal presenting part get into the cervix in a good position bounces -> pulls up and down which can cause pain
cardinal ligament
chief uterine support helps suspend the uterus in the true pelvis which helps the uterus from prolapsing into the vagina
if prolapse occurs, think cardinal dysfunction
what is a common reason for prolapsing of the uterus
when the mother has a history of having large babies bc the ligaments become more stretched
isthmus
connects fallopian tube to the uterus
what we cut when a women gets her tubes tied
ampulla
the site where fertilization occurs
fimbriae
finger like projections that help to reach in and grab the egg to bring into the fallopian tube
ovaries
holds all the women’s egg and helps control hormones
what is the primary source for estrogen and progesterone before pregnancy
the ovaries
what is the primary source of progesterone once pregnant
the placenta once formed
what is a complication if progesterone levels are low
women struggle to get pregnant and/or struggles to maintain pregnancy
false pelvis
supports the weight of an enlarged pregnant uterus and helps to direct the fetus into the true pelvis the hips
true pelvis
the size must be adequate for the baby to pass through to allow for a vaginal delivery if not then cephalic pelvic disproportion
made up of the pelvic: inlet, cavity & outlet
pelvic inlet
determines if engagement of the baby’s head can occur
pelvic cavity
the curved bath
pelvic outlet
can the baby pass through the pubic arch and if not then can have outlet or shoulder dystocia
ischial spine
narrowest part of the bony pelvis and plays a role in fetal station determines if the baby can be delivered vaginally (part of the true pelvis)