Vagina Flashcards
1
Q
type of epithelium?
A
stratified squamous epithelium
2
Q
arterial supply?
A
uterine and vaginal arteries
3
Q
where does the blood supply originate?
A
uterine and vaginal arteries are branches of the internal iliac arteries
4
Q
describe venous return of the vagina?
A
via the vaginal venous plexus, which drains into the internal iliac veins via uterine artery
5
Q
how is the lymph drainage of the vagina split?
A
into 3 groups - superior, middle and inferior
6
Q
superior vagina - lymph drainage?
A
external iliac nodes
7
Q
middle vagina - lymph drainage?
A
internal iliac nodes
8
Q
inferior vagina - lymph drainage?
A
superficial inguinal nodes
9
Q
innervation of vagina?
A
superior 4/5 of vagina = uterovaginal nerve plexus, inferior 1/5 vagina = pudendal nerve
