Section 1 key terms Flashcards
mons pubis, labia majora, minora, clitoris, urethral opening and vestibule of the vagina
External genitalia
pelvis above the rim, communicates with the abdominal cavity
False pelvis
lesser pelvis, area below the pelvic brim, considered the pelvic cavity
True pelvis
the true pelvis is considered the
Pelvic cavity
helps form the posterolateral wall of the pelvic cavity
Coccygeus muscles
join with the psoas major muscles to form the iliopsoas muscles
Iliacus muscle
line separating the true and false pelvis, passes the superior border of the sacrum to the superior margin of the pubic symphysis
Ilipectineal line
forms the pelvic floor along with the coccygeus muscle, stretches across the pelvic cavity like a hammock
Levator ani
triangular sheet of muscle that arises from the anterolateral pelvic wall and surrounds the obturator foramen, serves to rotate and abduct he thigh
Obtuator internus muscle
flat pyramid muscle arising from the anterior sacrum, passing through the greater sciatic notch to insert into the superior aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur, serves to rotate and abduct the thigh
Piriformis muscle
paired muscle that originates at the transverse process of the lumbar vertebrae and extends inferiorly through the false pelvis on the pelvic sidewall where it unites with the iliacus muscle to form the iliopsoas muscle before inserting into the lesser trochanter of the femur, serves to flex the thigh toward the pelvis
Psoas major muscle
parallel longitudinal lines commonly seen in the muscle tissue when imaged sonographically, appear as hyperechoic parallel lines running in long axis of the muscle tissue
Striations
postion of the uterus when the uterus is tipped slightly forward so that the cervix forms a 90 angle of less with the vaginal canal
Anteverted
position of the uterus when the uterine fundus bends forward toward the cervix
Anteflexed
double fold of peritoneum that drapes over the fallopian tubes, uterus and ovaries
Broad ligament
continuation of the broad ligament that extends across the pelvic floor laterally, helps fix the cervix in position
Cardinal ligament
steroidal hormone secreted by the ovarian follicle that stimulates the development of the female reproductive structures and secondary sexual characteristics. Promotes the growth of endometrial tissue during proliferative phase
Estrogen
portion of the broad ligament that encloses the fallopian tubes
Mesosalpinx
paired ligament that extends from the inferior/medial pole of the ovary to the unterine cornua
Ovarian ligament
female egg
Ovum
serous membrane that envelopes the uterus
Perimetrium
hormone secreted by the corpus luteum that helps prepare and maintain the endometrium for the arrival and implantation of an embryo
Progesterone
pouch of douglas, area between the rectum and the uterus where free fluid can collect
Rectouterine pouch
postion of uterus when uterine fundus bends posteriorly upon the cervix
Retroflexed
postion of the uterus when the fundus is tipped posteriorly
Retroverted
pairs ligaments tht originate at the uterine cornua, anterior to the fallopian tubes and course anteriolaterally withing the broad ligament to insert into the fascia of the labia majora
Round ligament
loacted between the anterior bladder wall and the pubic symphysis, contains extra peritoneal fat
Space of retzius
paired ligament that extends from the infundibulum of the fallopian tube and lateral aspect of the ovary to the lateral pelvic wall
Suspensory ligament
posterior portion of the cardinal ligament that extends from the cervix to the sacrum
Uterosacral ligament
pouch formed by the deflection of the peritoneum from the bladder to the uterus
Vesicouterine pouch
yellow body formed from the graafian follicle after ovulation that produces estrogen and progesteron
Corpus luteum
having no menstrual cycle
Amenorhhea
painful menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the frowth and maturation of graafian follicles in the ovary
FSH-follicle stimulating hormone
hormonal substance that stimulates the function of the testes and ovaries
Gonadotropin
Hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone by the anterior pituitary gland
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates ovulatoin and then induces luteinization of the ruptured follicle to form the corpus luteum
Luteinizing hormone
refers to the onset of menstruation and the commencement of the cyclic mentrual function, usually occurs between 11 and 13 years of age
Menarche
period when menstruation stops
Menopause
periodic flow of blood and cellular dibris that occurs during menstruation
Menses
abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods
Menorrhagia
abnormally light menstrual periods
Oligomenorrhea
period before menstruation begins
Premenarche
structure or tissue next to or near another structure
Adenexa
horizontal plane through the longitudinal axis of the body to image structures from anterior to posterior
Coronal plane
inner layer of the usterus
Endometrium
an opening or entrance into a canal or cavity
Introitis
middle layer of the uterus
Myometrium
number of live births
Parity
across or through the labia
Translabial
across or through the perineum
Transperineal
projection like a horn,
Cornu
small vessels found along the periphery of the uterus
Arcuate vessels
inner surface of the cervical os
Internal os
doppler measurement that takes the peak systole minus the peak diastole divided by the peak systole
Pourcelot resistive index
days 5-9 of the menstrual cycle, endometrium appears as a single thin stripe with hypoechoic halo encompassing it creates the 3 line sign
Proliferative phase early