UTERUS ANATOMY Flashcards

1
Q

Lower uterine portion

A

Isthmus

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2
Q

Attaches at the cornua

A

Fallopian tubes

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3
Q

Completely covered by visceral peritoneum

A

Posterior wall

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4
Q

Only upper portion with peritoneum ➡️ VISCERAL POUCH

A

Anterior wall

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5
Q

Layers of the uterus

A

Endometrium

Myometrium

Serosa

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6
Q

Shed during menstruation

Supplied by the SPIRAL ARTERIES

Superficial 2/3

A

Endometrium (STRATUM FUNCTIONALE)

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7
Q

Source of Stratum Functionale after menstruation

Supplied by the STRAIGHT ARTERIES

BASAL 1/3

Lymphatics

A

ENDOMETRIUM (STRATUM BASALE)

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8
Q

Two wing-like structure that extend from the lateral margins of the uterus to the pelvic walls

A

Broad ligament

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9
Q

Divide the pelvic cavity into anterior and posterior compartments

A

Broad ligament

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10
Q

Reproductive structures BROAD LIGAMENT

A

Fallopian tubes

Ovaries

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11
Q

Size of the uterus

A

6-8cm NULLIPAROUS 50-70g

10cm MULTIPAROUS 80g or more

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