Vagina

Question 1

Are vaginal walls usually in contact?

Answer 1

Yes

Except superiorly where the cervix holds them apart forming a fornix (space around the cervix).

Question 2

Parts of fornix?

Answer 2

4

Anterior

posterior

lateral x2

Question 3

Name the areas

Answer 3

Question 4

Name the areas

Answer 4

Lateral fornix

Question 5

Where can ischial spines be palpated on vag exam?

Answer 5

4 and 8 o’ clock

Question 6

Palpation of adnexae?

Answer 6

Place examining fingers into lateral fornix

Press deeply with other hand in the iliac fossa of the same side

Repeat on other side

Can detect large masses or tenderness affecting these structures.

Question 7

Perineum?

Answer 7

Shallow space between pelvic diaphragm and skin

Question 8

Name areas

Answer 8