uterus Flashcards
what is the rounded superior of the uterus?
the fundus
what incision is done for hysterectomy?
Pfannenstiel incision
when is hysterectomy indicated?
endometriosis, familial history of reproductive problems, and abnormal postpartum bleeding
what is endometriosis?
the creation of uterine tissue outside of the uterus
what causes endometriosis?
retrograde menstruation
why does retrograde menstruation cause endometriosis?
retrograde menstruation causes angiogenesis which creates fragile blood vessels which causes bleeding, inflammation and fibrosis
what is the trumpet shaped expansion of the fallopian tube and its margin?
the infundibulum and the fimbriae
what is the expansion of the fallopian tube?
the ampulla
what is the constriction of the fallopian tube?
the isthmus
what is the projection of the body of the uterus?
anteflexed, arched anteriorly
what is the projection of the cervix?
angled anteriorly (anteverted)
what is the fornix?
the part created by the bulging of the uterus into the vagina
what is the enlarged region of the deep part of the vagina?
the vaginal vault
what is the posterior relation of vagina?
the rectum
where does the vagina open inferiorly?
he vestibule of the perineum
what is the anterior relation of vagina?
with the ureter and bladder
what is the structural integrity of the vagina?
it’s normally collapsed so that the anterior touches the posterior
what are the ligaments that extend from the cervix to its anterior?
the pubocervical ligament
what are the ligaments that extend from the cervix to its lateral?
the transverse cervical ligament
what are the ligaments that extend from the cervix to its posterior?
the uterosacral ligament
what is unique about the name of the posterior cervix ligament?
it doesn’t even have “cervix” in the name
what separates the rectum and vagina?
the rectovaginal septum
what is the fascia of the male reproductive system?
the prostatic fascia that continues to the rectoprostatic fascia (rectovesical septum [Denonvilliers’ fascia])
