Reproductive Anatomy Flashcards
Nerve supply of the vulva
Pudendal nerve gives branches of inferior rectal branch, divides into perineal nerve and dorsal nerve of the clitoris. Perineal nerve = sensory to the vulva. Dorsal nerve of clitoris = sensory. Sensation from the mons passes via the ilioinguinal and genitofemoral nerves.
What and where is the squamocolumnar junction?
Junction between ectocervix and endocervix. Exterior = squamous epithelium. Interior = columnar epithelium
What is the transformation zone of the cervix?
The area where the columnar epithelium has under gone metaplasia to become squamous epithelium.
What is uterine didelphys?
Uterine malformation where the uterus is paired. Due to failure of fusion of Müllerian ducts
Cause of uterine didelphys
Failure of fusion of the Müllerian duct. Causes double uterine body, cervix and vagina
What % of women have a retroverted uterus?
20%
What is the Manchester operation a correction for?
Retroverted uterus
In early pregnancy what action should be taken if the uterus is retroverted?
None
What are the options for correction of a retroverted uterus?
Gilliam’s ventrosuspension (laparoscopic) Hodge pessary Manchester procedure
What are he ovarian arteries a branch of
Direct branch of abdominal aorta
What vessel does the right ovarian vein drain into
Inferior vena cava
What vessel does the left ovarian vein drain into
Left renal vein then the IVC
What lymph group does the vulva drain to
Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
To what lymph group does the cervix drain to
Internal iliac
To what lymph group does the majority of the breast drain to
Pectoral group of axillary lymph nodes
What is the uterine artery a branch off?
Anterior trunk of the Internal iliac artery.
Relation of the uterine artery to the broad ligament and ureter
Lies in the base of the braid ligament. Crosses anterior to the ureter
Where does lymph from the Fallopian tube drain to?
Para-aortic nodes
What is the effect of vaginal doderleins bacteria
Lower vaginal PH
Shape of external cervical os
In primips = circular Multips= slit
What structures prevent prolapse of the uterus and vagina
Uterosacral ligaments Cardinal ligaments Levator ani muscles
What is the cervix composed of
Fibrous tissue
Length of vagina
6-7.5cm anteriorly 9cm posteriorly
What type of epithelium lines the vagina
Stratified squamous epithelium
Venous drainage of the vagina
Vaginal plexus With vaginal vein to internal iliac vein or uterine vein