Test 3 Flashcards
what is the echogenicity of muscles?
moderate echogenicity with echogenic striations seen in long axis view
what can muscles be mistaken with?
ovaries or masses within pelvis
what is a common muscle to be mistaken for an ovary?
iliopsoas
is the uterus intra or retro?
retro
when does the uterus descend into the true pelvis
between birth and puberty
what is anterior to the uterus
pubic bone and bladder
what is posterior to the uterus?
rectum
what are the 3 major portions that make up the uterus?
- fundus
- body
- cervix
cornua
area of body that tubes enter
what is superior to the cornua?
fundus
what area is between cervix and cornua?
body
what is the cervix?
slight narrowing btw body and proximal cervix
what opens into the upper vagina?
cervix
what is the canal of the cervix made up o internally?
external and internal os
what is located at the distal end of the cervix space between vagina?
- 2 lateral fornix
- anterior fornix
- posterior fornix
vagina
Fibromuscular canal that lies in the midline
where does the vagina run?
cervix to the external genitalia
what does the cervix protrude into?
proximal vagina
what are the 3 layers of the uterus?
- perimetrium
- myometrium
- endometrium
what is the big muscle in the uterus taking up majority of the uterus?
myometrium
what is the myometrium divided into? (inner to outer)
- subendometrial halo (inner layer)
- intermediate
- outer
what layer of the uterus sloughs off each menses?
superficial functional layer
what part of uterus stays attached during menstration?
deep basal layer
what ligaments are paired?
- broad ligament
- cardinal
- uterosacral
- round