Pelvic (Intro, Female Pelvis Review, Uterus & Ovaries) Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the uterus?
A
- retroperitoneal
- pelvic cavity
2
Q
Distal End of Cervix
A
- 2 lateral fornix
- anterior fornix
- posterior fornix
3
Q
3 Layers of Uterus
A
- perimetrium
- myometrium
- endometrium
4
Q
3 Layers of Myometrium
A
- subendometrial halo (inner layer)
- intermediate
- outer
5
Q
Layers of Endometrium
A
- superficial functional (sloughs off each menses)
- deep basal layer (stay attached to uterus)
6
Q
How long are the fallopian tubes?
A
-7 to 12 cm
7
Q
What are the 4 portions of fallopian tubes from proximal to distal?
A
- intramural
- isthmus
- ampulla
- infundibulum
8
Q
Parts of an Ovary
A
- germinal epithelium (single layer)
- tunica albuginea (fibrous capsule)
- cortex (follicles develop and mature)
- medulla (smaller volume than cortex, composed of fibrous tissue and blood vessels)
9
Q
If a uterus is tilting to the left, the left ovary may be ______ to the fundus.
A
-superior
10
Q
Where else may ovaries be in relation to the uterus?
A
- lateral
- more adjacent to the cervix
- pushed up to the iliacs
11
Q
Infantile Uterus
A
- 2.8cm
- cervix is 2/3 total length
- tubular or inverse pear shape
12
Q
Neonate Uterus
A
- slightly larger than infantile due to maternal hormone stimulation
- 3.4cm
- inverse pear shape
13
Q
What happens to the size of the uterus from age 8 to puberty?
A
-gradually increases
14
Q
Uterus @ Puberty
A
- keeps increasing in size (especially body)
- diameter and length of body double the cervical size
- becomes adult size and shape
15
Q
What is the size of an adult uterus? (max. dimensions before pregnancies)
A
7 to 8cm (long) x 5cm (wide) x 4cm (AP)
