reproductive video 4 Flashcards
the four structures that support the uterus
pelvic floor, round ligaments, transverse cervical ligaments, uterosacral ligaments
the round ligaments run through the ______ and attach the uterus to the _______
inguinal canal, labia majora
the transverse cervical ligaments from where and attach where
run from the sides of the cervix and superior vagina laterally and attach to the pelvic wall
the uterosacral ligaments connect what to where
connect the inferior portion of the uterus to the sacrum
weakness in muscles/ligaments that hold up the uterus can lead to _______
prolapse
the uterine ______ supplies while the uterine ______ drains
artery, veins
outer layer of the uterus
perimetrium
the middle layer of the uterus
myometrium
the innermost layer of the uterus
endometrium
the endometrium contains ____/____ glands
tubular/uterine glands
the first layer of the endometrium right next to the myometrium
the basal layer
the second layer of the endometrium
the functional layer
the menstral phase of the uterine cycle is days
1-5
the secretory phase of the uterine cycle is days
15-28
the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle is days
6-14
