Uterus Flashcards

1
Q

why is expansion important?

A

to accomodate growing foetus

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2
Q

name the 3 parts of the uterus?

A

fundus, body and cervix

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3
Q

describe anatomical position of uterus?

A

anteverted with respect to the vagina, and anteflexed with respect to the cervix

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4
Q

histology - name 3 layers which make up fundus and body of uterus?

A

peritoneum, myometrium, endometrium

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5
Q

how many ligaments of the uterus are there?

A

5

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6
Q

name all ligaments of the uterus?

A

broad, round, ovarian, cardinal, uterosacral

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7
Q

blood supply?

A

uterine artery

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8
Q

venous drainage?

A

uterine veins

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9
Q

lymph drainage?

A

iliac, sacral, aortic, inguinal nodes

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10
Q

sympathetic innervation?

A

from uterovaginal plexus via inferior hypogastric plexus

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11
Q

parasympathetic innervation?

A

from pelvic splanchnic nerves (S2-4)

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