Uterus Flashcards

1
Q

layers of body of uterus?

A

Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium

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2
Q

Perimetrium?

A

Very thing outer layer

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3
Q

Myometrium?

A

Thick middle layer
Contracts during menstrual cramping and labour

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4
Q

Endometrium?

A

Shed during menstrual cycle
Lighter coloured inner later

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5
Q

Where does implantation occur?

A

Body of uterus
(If not is ectopic pregnancyI

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6
Q

Name the areas

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7
Q

What holds uterus in position?

A

Ligaments

Endopelvic fascia

Muscles of pelvic floor

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8
Q

Most common uterus position?

A

Anteverted and anteflexed

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9
Q

Anteverted?

A

Cervix tipped anteriorly relative to axis of vagina

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10
Q

Anteflexed?

A

Uterus tippled anteriorly relative to axis of cervix

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11
Q

What are is sampled in smear?

A

Squamo-columnar junction (transformation zone)

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12
Q

Where does fertilisation occur?

A

Ampulla

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13
Q

Salpinx?

A

Tube

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14
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Name the areas

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15
Q

What do fimbrae do?

A

Sweep egg up infandibulum

Along ampulla

Down, along isthmus to reach body of uteurs

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16
Q

Where do fimbrated end of uterine tubes open into?

A

Peritoneal cavity

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