Uterus Flashcards

1
Q

Perimetrium is a continuation of ———

A

Peritoneum (broad ligament)

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2
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Perimetrium is a ———— membrane

A

Fibrous serous

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3
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Perimerium has ——— lining

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Mesothelial

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4
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Perimetrium has

A

Connective tissue lining

Blood vessels elastic fibres and connective tissues

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5
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Myometrium

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Thickest layer of uterus
Compactly arranged smooth muscle bundles
Three Ill defined layers
Hyperplasia and hypertrophy during pregnancy

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6
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Endometrium

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Mucosal lining of uterine cavity
Lining epithelium -simple columnar epithelium
Lamina propria ( collagen fibres)
Lining epithelium extends downwards into CF of lamina propria and forms tubular long uterine glands
2 layers
Functionalis
Basalis

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7
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Proliférative phase/ follicular phase

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Uterine glands
Straight in superficial region
Branching in deeper region
Stratum functionalis increases in thickness
Coiled arteries are seen in deeper layer
Lamina propria becomes more cellular
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8
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Secretory/ lutéal phase

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Phase starts after ovulation
Changes in functionalis layer
Increase in glandular secretion 
Edema in lamina propria
Endometrium becomes thicker
Hyper trophy and increase tortuosity of uterine glands
Minimal changes in basal is layer
Coiled arteries extend up to the upper portion and become prominent
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