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