reproductive video 3 Flashcards
other names for the uterine tubes
fallopian tubes, salpingoes, oviducts
what specific part of the broad ligament supports the uterine tubes
the mesosalpinx
what is the inside of the uterus called
the lumen
how long are the uterine tubes post puberty
10-12 cm
the first section of the uterine tubes
the infundibulum
the things that are in the infundibulum
fimbriae
the part of the uterine tubes medial to the infundibulum where fertilization usually occurs
the ampulla
the part medial to the ampulla that makes up 1/3 of the total length of the uterine tubes
the isthmus
the part of the uterine tubes that extends medially from the ithmus
uterine part
the walls of the uterine tubes consist of _____, ______, and _________.
mucosa, muscularis, serosa
uterus
thick walled pear shaped musclular organ
how the uterus is referred to when its angled anteriosuperiorly
anteverted
how the uterus is referred to when angled posterosuperiorly
retroverted
the top part of the uterus between the uterine tubes
the fundus
the narrow, constricted inferior region of the uterus superior to the cervix
the isthmus
the narrow bottom part of the uterus that connects to the vaginal cavity
the cervix
the thing inside the cervix
the cervical canal
the superior opening of the cervical canal
the internal os
the inferior opening of the cervical canal
the external os
the muscles of the _____ ______ hold the uterus and vagina in place and resist intrabdominal pressures
pelvic floor
_______ ________ extend laterally from the uterus through the inguinal canal and attach to the labia majora
round ligaments
_________ ___________ ________ (_________ _______) run from the sides of the cervix and superior vagina to the pelvic wall
transverse cervical ligaments
(cardinal ligaments)
_____/_____ ______ connect the bottom part of the uterus posteriorly to the sacrum
uterosacral/sacroservical ligaments
weakness in supporting structures of the uterus can lead to ________
prolapse- where the uterus starts to come out of the vagina