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Part III: Female Internal Genital Organs Pg 103-108 Flashcards

1
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distensible tube extending from uterine cervix to vestibule of vagina

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Vagina

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The cleft between Labia Minora

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Vestibule of the vagina

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The walls of the vagina are normally collapsed except where?

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Superiorly where the cervix holds the walls apart

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4
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The superior recess surrounding uterine cervix

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Vaginal fornix

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The vaginal fornix is divided into anterior, lateral and posterior regions. The posterior region is the deepest part and associated with _______

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Rectouterine pouch

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Four muscles compress the vagina and act like a sphincter:

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  • Pubovaginalis M
  • External urethral sphincter
  • Urethrovaginal sphincter
  • Bulbospongiosus M

This will not be tested but interesting

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What are the functions of the vagina?

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  • Excretory duct for menstrual fluid
  • Receive penis and semen during sexual intercourse
  • Inferior portion of birth canal
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What is the arterial supply to the superior vagina?

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Uterine artery

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What is the arterial supply to the middle vagina?

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Vaginal A

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10
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What is the arterial supply to the inferior vagina?

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Internal pudendal A

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Venous drainage of the vagina is via:

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Internal iliac V

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Lymphatic drainage of superior vagina is via:

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Internal/external iliac lymph nodes

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Lymphatic drainage of middle vagina is via:

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Internal iliac lymph nodes

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Lymphatic drainage of inferior vagina is via:

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Sacral, common iliac and superficial inguinal lymph nodes

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__________ travels with Uterine A to innervate superior 80% of the vagina

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Uterovaginal plexus

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Uterovaginal plexus is an extension of .

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inferior hypogastric plexus

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17
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Sympathetic innervation of the vagina is via:

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Lumbar splanchnic N

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18
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Parasympathetic innervation to the vagina is via:

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Pelvic splanchnic N (S2-S4)

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Visceral afferents from the vagina accompany pelvic splanchnic N back to ______ dermatomes

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S2-S4

NOTE: Responsive only to distension in upper 80% of vagina

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20
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Somatic innervation to the vagina is via:

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Deep Perineal N (branch of Pudendal N)

NOTE: Only to lower 20% of vagina. Responsive to touch and temperature

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Thick walled, pear shaped muscular organ of gestation located in lesser pelvis

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Uterus

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22
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Freely movable superior two thirds of uterus

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Body

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narrow, slit like lumen in the body of the uterus

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Uterine cavity

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24
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superolateral origins of uterine tubes found in the body of the uterus

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Uterine horns

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25
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rounded part of the uterine body superior to uterine horns

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Fundus

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short, constricted region of the body of the uterus just superior to cervix

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Isthmus

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Cylindrical inferior portion of uterus protruding into vagina

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Cervix

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The part of the cervix between isthmus and vagina, separated from rectum posteriorly by rectouterine pouch

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Supravaginal part of cervix

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The part of cervix that protrudes into vagina and surrounded by vaginal fornix

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Vaginal part of the cervix

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30
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internal opening to uterine cavity of isthmus in the vaginal part of the cervix

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Internal os

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External opening to the vagina in the vaginal part of the cervix

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External os

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32
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Structure that spans the cervix from internal os to external os in the vaginal part of the cervix

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Cervical canal

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33
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Adult uterus is ______ (relative to vagina) and ______ (relative to cervix)

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  • anteverted

- anteflexed

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34
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Uterine body normally lies on, and is supported by, _______

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urinary bladder

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35
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When does the uterine position change?

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as urinary bladder and/or rectum fill

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36
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Thin outer serosal covering of the uterus

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Perimetrium

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37
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Thickest layer of the uterus that is comprised of irregularly arranged smooth muscle

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Myometrium

NOTE: Changes dramatically during pregnancy (but not so during menstrual cycles)

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38
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Thin mucosal lining of the uterus; site of blastocyst implantation

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Endometrium

NOTE: Changes dramatically during each menstrual cycle

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Double layer of peritoneum that helps hold uterus in place and extends from lateral walls of uterus to lateral walls and floor of pelvis

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Broad L of uterus

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40
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Anterior lamina of the broad L of uterus borders ________.

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vesicouterine pouch

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41
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Posterior lamina of the broad L of uterus borders ________.

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Rectouterine pouch

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42
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The anterior and posterior laminae of the uterus are continuous with each other over the free edge of ______

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Uterine tubes

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43
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What forms a transverse septum in pelvic cavity?

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Broad ligament of the uterus

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44
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Large section of Broad L lateral to uterus

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Mesometrium

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45
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Extension of Broad L forming mesentery of ovary

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Mesovarium

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46
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Extension of Broad L forming mesentery of uterine tube

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Mesosalpinx

47
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Round ligament of the uterus and the ovarian ligament have a uterine origin between:

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Layers of the broad ligament of the uterus

48
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The round ligament of the uterus attaches anteroinferiorly to :

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Uterotubal junction

49
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The round ligament of the uterus passes through _______ to insert into _______

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  • Inguinal canal

- labia majora

50
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The round ligament of the uterus is an adult remnant what?

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Inferior part of gubernaculum

51
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The ligament that spans from uterus to ovary

52
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The ovarian ligament of the uterus is an adult remnant of what?

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Superior part of gubernaculum

53
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What is the superior extension of the broad ligament of the uterus toward abdomen?

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Suspensory Ligament of the ovary

54
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What Surrounds neurovascular elements supplying ovary?

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Suspensory Ligament of the ovary

55
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What ligament extends from cervix and lateral fornix of vagina to lateral walls of pelvis

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Cardinal ligament

56
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Where is the cardinal ligament located relative to the broad ligament?

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Along inferior margins of broad Ligament of the uterus

57
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What ligament passes superoposteriorly from sides of cervix to middle of sacrum?

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Uterosacral L

58
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Tension from what ligament is possibly responsible for anteversion of uterus?

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Uterosacral ligament

59
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What ligament of the uterus is part of the tendinous arch of the pelvic fascia?

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Uterosacral L

60
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What ligament of the uterus is palpable via digital rectal exam?

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Uterosacral ligament

61
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What ligament extends from posterior surface of pubic bones to cervix?

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Pubocervical ligament

62
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What is the function of the uterine ligaments?

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Uterine position is maintained by these ligaments and support from pelvic diaphragm

63
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Uterine prolapse is inhibited by what?

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by position of uterus overlying urinary bladder

NOTE: Prolapse would be more likely if uterus were in same vertical plane as vagina

64
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The uterus is associated anteriorly with:

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  • vesicouterine pouch

- superior surface of urinary bladder

65
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The uterus is associated posteriorly with:

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  • rectouterine pouch

- anterior surface of rectum

66
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Rectouterine pouch is a potential space but sometimes may be filled with:

67
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The uterus is anchored to the pelvic wall laterally by:

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  • broad ligament of the uterus

- cardinal ligament

68
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What is the arterial supply of the uterus?

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Uterine A, a branch from internal iliac A

NOTE: Ovarian A and Vaginal A anastomose with Uterine A

69
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What is the venous drainage of the uterus?

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Uterine venous plexus which then drains to internal iliac V

70
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Lymphatic drainage of the fundus of the uterus:

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Lumbar lymph nodes

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Lymphatic drainage of the body of the uterus:

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through Broad L to external iliac lymph nodes

72
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Lymphatic drainage of the cervix of the uterus:

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either internal iliac or sacral lymph nodes

73
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The uterovaginal plexus is an extension of:

A

Inferior hypogastric plexus

74
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Sympathetic innervation of the uterus is via:

A

Lumbar splanchnic N

75
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Parasympathetic innervation of the uterus via:

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Pelvic splanchnic N (S2-S4)

76
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Visceral afferents from the body/fundus of the uterus follow:

A

sympathetics via lumbar splanchnic N

77
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Visceral afferents from the cervix follow:

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parasympathetics via pelvic splanchnic N

78
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What is the function of the uterine tubes?

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  • Convey ovulated ovum to uterus
  • Normal site for fertilization
  • Blastocyst formation after successful fertilization
79
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Uterine tubes extend laterally from”

A

Uterine horns

80
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The uterine tubes are located in:

A

Mesosalpinx

81
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The uterine tubes open to peritoneal cavity near:

82
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Funnel shaped distal end of the uterine tubes adjacent to ovary

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Infundibulum

83
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opening of the infundibulum of the uterine tubes to peritoneal cavity

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Abdominal ostium

84
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inflammation often resulting in uterine tube blockage - Major cause of female infertility

A

Salpingitis

85
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finger-like fringe processes of the infundibulum of the uterine tubes which associate with ovary

86
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Widest and longest distal two thirds of the uterine tube between infundibulum and isthmus

87
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What is the usually site for fertilization?

88
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Narrow, thick walled part of the uterine tubes adjacent to uterine horn

89
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Short section of the uterine tubes that passes through wall of uterus

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Intramural segment

90
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The opening of the uterine tube to the uterine cavity

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Uterine ostium

91
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What is the arterial supply to the uterine tubes?

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  • Uterine A from internal iliac A

- ovarian A from abdominal aorta

92
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What is the venous drainage of the uterine tubes?

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  • Uterine venous plexus drains to Internal Iliac V

- Ovarian V drains to IVC or L Renal V

93
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Lymphatic drainage of uterine tubes is via:

A

Lumbar lymph nodes

94
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Autonomic innervation of the uterine tubes is via:

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Inferior hypogastric plexus

95
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Visceral afferents from the uterine tubes follow:

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sympathetics via lumbar splanchnic N to T11-L1

96
Q

Small almond shaped glands that produce female gametes and sex hormones

97
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The ovaries are suspended by ______ of the broad ligament near lateral pelvic walls

A

Mesovarium

98
Q

Prepubertal ovaries are covered by:

A

smooth germinal epithelium

NOTE: Postpubertal ovaries become progressively distorted and scarred from ovulations

99
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Ovulation releases oocyte directly to _______. The _______ of the uterine tube captures oocyte and brings it into ampulla

A
  • peritoneal cavity

- infundibulum

100
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What connects distal end of ovary to lateral wall of pelvis?

A

Suspensory Ligament

101
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What contains ovarian blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves?

A

Suspensory ligament

102
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What connects proximal end of ovary to uterus?

A

Ovarian ligament

103
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The ovarian ligament is located within:

A

Mesovarium

104
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What is the arterial supply to the ovary?

A

Ovarian A which originates from abdominal aorta

105
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What is the venous drainage of the ovaries?

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Pampiniform plexus which drains to a single ovarian vein

106
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Where does the pampiniform plexus form in females?

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In broad ligament near ovary and uterine tube

107
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The right ovarian vein drains to:

108
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The left ovarian vein drains to:

A

Left renal vein

109
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Lymphatic drainage of the ovaries is via:

A

Lumbar lymph nodes

110
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Autonomic innervation of the ovary is via:

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Ovarian plexus which follows the ovarian A

111
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Sympathetic innervation of the ovaries is via:

112
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Parasympathetic innervation of the ovaries is via:

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Pelvic splanchnic N

113
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What is the function of parasympathetic and my pathetic innervation to the ovary?

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Regulate vascular diameter

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