Pelvis and Perineum 3 Flashcards
What does the female reproductive system include?
Uterus
Fallopian tubes
Vagina
Ovaries
Which 3 structures constitute the birth canal?
Cervix
Vagina
Vulva
What are the 3 layers of the uterus?
Endometrium
Myometrium
Perimetrium
What does the uterus develop into as pregnancy advances?
Uterine body develops into:
Upper segment of the uterus
Lower segment of the uterus
What area of the uterine body does the lower segment of the uterus develop from?
Isthmus of the uterus
Which part of the uterus is opened during a Caesarean section?
Lower segment of the uterus
What is the area between the cervix and uterus called?
The isthmus of the uterus
What type of incision is made to deliver the baby in a caesarean section?
Transverse incision
What is the normal position of the uterus called?
Anteflexed and Anteverted
What does a retroverted uterus mean?
It is tilted back towards the spine rather than forward
What effect can a retroverted uterus have in pregnancy?
Back pain
Difficulty finding fetus with ultrasound
What are fornices of the vagina?
Protrusion of the cervix into the vaginal vault
What are the names of the 2 fornices?
Posterior vaginal fornix (larger)
Anterior vaginal fornix (smaller)
Through which vaginal fornix can you access the rectouterine pouch?
Posterior vaginal fornix
What is the clinical significance of the posterior vaginal fornix?
It acts as a natural reservoir for semen after intravaginal ejaculation
How are the uterus and cervix anchored in position in the pelvis?
Ligamentous attachments
What are the 4 main ligamentous attachments of the uterus and cervix?
Ligament of ovary
Suspensory ligament of ovary
Round ligament of uterus
Broad ligament
What are the attachments of ligament of ovary?
Attached to the ovary inferiorly
Joins uterus below the origin of fallopian tubes
What are the attachments of the suspensory ligament of ovary?
From the ovary to the lateral abdominal wall
What are the attachments of the round ligament of the uterus?
Originates from uterine horns to the labia majora
What are the attachments of the broad ligament?
Connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis
Which ligament is known as the cardinal ligament?
Lateral cervical ligament
Transverse cervical ligament
Mackenrodt’s ligament
Major ligament of the uterus located at the base of the broad ligament
Is the cervix a fixed structure?
yes
Is the uterus a fixed structure
No- has the ability to move
What are other names for uterine tubes?
Fallopian tubes
Oviducts
How are the uterine tubes divided?
Into 4 parts
What are the 4 parts of the uterine tubes
Infundibulum
Fimbriae
Ampulla
Isthmus
What part of the uterine tube is the longest and widest?
Ampulla
Where in the uterine tube does fertilisation occur?
Ampulla