Vagina And Vulva Flashcards

1
Q

What is the vagina?

A

It is a musculoskeletal-membranous tube that connects the uterus to the external genitalia

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2
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What does the superior end of the vagina surround?

A

The cervix

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3
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What does the inferior end of the vagina open into?

A

The vestibule - a depression between the labia minora

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4
Q

What is the vagina normally?

A

It is normally collapsed with the anterior and posterior walls in contact, except at the superior end where they are held apart by the cervix

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5
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What does the vagina form when it surrounds the cervix?

A

It forms vaginal fornices

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6
Q

What is a speculum?

A

It is used to dilate the vaginal canal - particularly during a cervical screening

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What is the vagina related to posteriorly?

A

The base of the bladder and the urethra

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8
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what is the vagina related to medially?

A

The pelvic muscles, fascia and the ureters

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What is the vagina related to anteriorly?

A

To the anal canal, rectum and rectouterine pouch

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10
Q

What is the vulva?

A

Is the external genitalia of the female

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11
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What is the vulva made up of?

A

External part of clitoris, labia majora and minora, various skin folds and vestibule

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12
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What is the clitoris?

A

Is the female Homologue of the penis

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13
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What is the clitoris made up of?

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It is made up of erectile tissue and is formed of a body and glans, formed respectively from the crura of the clitoris and the bulbs of the vestibule

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14
Q

What is the only part of the external genitalia?

A

The glans clitoris, the other aspect of the clitoris sit deep within the perineum

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15
Q

Describe the labia minora

A

It bisects and envelops the clitoris, anteriorly forming the prepuce (also known as the clitoral hood), a Homologue to the foreskin of the penis

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16
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Labia Majora =

A

Hair-lined skin folds

17
Q

Labia minora =

A

Hairless skin folds

18
Q

What does the labia minora sit compared to the labia majora?

A

The labia minora sits medial to the labia majora

19
Q

What is the vestibule?

A

It is a depression between the labia minora - it is where the vaginal and urethral openings are located