Pelvic Viscera 2 Flashcards
What are the components of the female pelvic viscera
ovaries uterine tubes uterus cervix vagina greater vestibular glands
What are the ligaments that hold the ovaries in place
mesovarian
ovarian ligament
suspensory ligament of ovary
What is the innervation of the ovaries
pelvic spanchnics
T10-11
What is the blood supply of the ovaries
ovarian artery
What is the venous drainage of the ovaries
ovarian veins
What is the lymph drainage of the ovaries
lumbar
What will be contained within the suspensory ligament
ovarian arteries and veins
What is the function of the uterine tubes
transport oocyte to uterus and sperm towards oocyte
What are the four parts of the uterine tube
infundibulum
ampulla
isthmus
uterine portion
What are the layers of the uterine
serosa
muscle
epithelium
What part of the broad ligament is associated with the uterine tubes
mesosalpinx
What is the blood supply to the uterine tubes
ovarian and uterine
What is the venous drainage to uterine tube
ovarian and uterine veins
What is the lymph drainage of the uterine tube
lumbar
How might age affect the uterus
atrophies with age
What are the 4 parts of the uterus
fundus
body
isthmus
cervix
What is the fundus of the uterus
rounded part that lies above the opening of the uterine tubes; top portion
WHat is the body of the uterus
round between layers of peritoneum
What is the isthmus of the uterus
between body and cervix
What does the cervix of the uterus surround
internal opening
What are the 3 layers of the uterus
perimetrium
mesometrium
endometrium
What is the perimetrium
outer layer of uterus: peritoneum and thin layer of areolar tissue
What is the mesometrium
largest portion of wall: smooth muscle
What is the endometrium
inner lining of the uterus, mucous coat, epithelium
WHat surrounds the internal os of the uterus
cervix
Where does the external os of the uterus open to
vagina
What is the fornix of the vagina
circular recess surrounding the cervix that results because the uterus protrudes slightly into the vagina
What is the normal positioning of the uterus
anteverted
anteflexed
What is the position of the uterus when it sits on top of the rectum
retroverted and retroflexed
What are the ligaments that hold the uterus in place
transverse cervical
uterosacral
Where are the transverse cervical and uterosacral ligaments derived from
endopelvic fascia