Uterus Flashcards
1
Q
why is expansion important?
A
to accomodate growing foetus
2
Q
name the 3 parts of the uterus?
A
fundus, body and cervix
3
Q
describe anatomical position of uterus?
A
anteverted with respect to the vagina, and anteflexed with respect to the cervix
4
Q
histology - name 3 layers which make up fundus and body of uterus?
A
peritoneum, myometrium, endometrium
5
Q
how many ligaments of the uterus are there?
A
5
6
Q
name all ligaments of the uterus?
A
broad, round, ovarian, cardinal, uterosacral
7
Q
blood supply?
A
uterine artery
8
Q
venous drainage?
A
uterine veins
9
Q
lymph drainage?
A
iliac, sacral, aortic, inguinal nodes
10
Q
sympathetic innervation?
A
from uterovaginal plexus via inferior hypogastric plexus
11
Q
parasympathetic innervation?
A
from pelvic splanchnic nerves (S2-4)
