Wk 1 - The Reproductive System + Related Anatomy Flashcards

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1
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List the anatomical structures of the pelvis:

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  • sacrum
  • coccyx
  • ilium
  • ischium
  • pubic bone
  • symphysis pubis
  • pelvic brim
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2
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List the anatomical joints of the pelvis:

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  • sacroiliac

- sacro-coccy-geal

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3
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How does the hormone relaxin affect the pelvis during pregnancy? *

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Cartelidge of the symphysis pubis softens due to the effects of progesterone, therefore pubic bones can shift and rub against one another. *

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Name the superficial muscles of the pelvic floor:

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  • ischiocarernosus
  • bublospongiosus
  • vagina
  • superficial transverse perineal
  • external anal sphincter
  • anus
  • gluteus maximums
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5
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Name the deep muscles of the pelvic floor:

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  • urethra
  • external urethral sphincter
  • deep transverse perineal
  • pubococcygeus (lavator ani)
  • illiococcygeus (lavator ani)
  • sacrotuberous ligament
  • coccygeus
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Name the three layers of the uterus:

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  • the perimetrium
  • the myometrium
  • the endometrium
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7
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What loosely fit sheath forms the outer layer of the uterus, allowing for unrestricted growth in pregnancy?

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The perimetrium.

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What does the myometrium form, and what is it composed of?

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Forms the middle layer of the uterus. Composed of smooth muscle.

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9
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The mucous lining of the uterus, where a fertilised ovum will implant and grow is called the…?

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Endometrium

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10
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Which layer of the uterus is comprised of three smooth muscle layers?

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The myometrium.

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Which layer of the myometrium contains circular fibres that run in a longitudinal plane? What is the main function?

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The inner layer. This acts to dilate the cervix during labour.

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What is the structure and function of middle layer of the myometrium?

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Function - involved in the downward propulsion of foetus.

Structure - interlaced spiral fibres forming figure eight networks.

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13
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Which layer of the myometrium contains “living ligatures” and what are they important for?

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The middle layer. Important for minimising blood loss through fibres which obliquely wrap around blood vessels in a tight network which also constrict to expel the baby.

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14
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Which layer of the myometrium is a combination of longitudinal and circular smooth muscle fibres?

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The outer layer.

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Explain the follicular development in relation to the ovarian cycle? Note the days, and the phase of the uterine phase in relation to this.

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  1. Primary follicle (during days 1-5/ menstrual phase)
  2. Secondary follicle (on day 5-10 / proliferative phase)
  3. Vesicular follicle (on day 10-14 / proliferative phase)
  4. Ovulation (day 14 / secretory phase)
  5. Corpus luteum (days 5-20 / secretory phase)
  6. Degenerating corpus luteum ( days 20-28 / secretory phase)
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16
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Describe the menstrual, proliferative and secretory phases of the uterine cycle? And on what days do these occur?

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  1. Menstrual phase - the functional layer of the endometrium is shed. (Days 1-5)
  2. The proliferative phase - the functional layer of the endometrium is rebuilt. (Days 5-15)
  3. The secretory phase - begins immediately after ovulation, enrichment of blood supply, glandular secretions prepare endometrium to receive embryo. (Days 15-28)
17
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What are the three phases of the uterine cycle?

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  1. Menstrual
  2. Proliferative
  3. Secretory
18
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What is the hormonal influence of oestrogen on the uterus in pregnancy?

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Promotes the growth of myometrial muscle.

19
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What is the hormonal influence of progesterone on the uterus in pregnancy?

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Sustains pregnancy by inhibiting muscular action of the uterus.

20
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What are the five hormones of the female reproductive system?

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  • Oestrogen
  • Progesterone
  • Gondatropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
  • Luteinising Hormone (LH)
21
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What are the structures of the female genitalia?

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  • mons pubis
  • labia majora
  • clitoris
  • urethral opening
  • labia minor
  • vagina
  • bartholin glands
  • fourchette
  • vestibular fossa
  • perineum
  • anus
22
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The lavator ani include?

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  • the pubococcygeus
  • the iliococcygeus
  • the ischiococcygeus
23
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The levator ani are vital for?

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Control of bladder and bowel functions.

24
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Th four basic types of pelvis are:

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  1. Android
  2. Gynaecoid
  3. Anthropoid
  4. Platypelloid
25
Q

The placenta implants within the walls of the?

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Endometrium.

26
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As the pregnancy progresses the cervix softens and shortens. This is called?

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Effacement.

27
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The fundus is located?

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At the top of the uterine body extending to, but not including, the Fallopian tubes.