Women's Health Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
What is the name of the anterior surface of the 1st sacral vertebra
sacral promontory
What is the name of the separation between the true pelvis and the false pelvis
linea terminalis
List the 3 conjugates and how they are measured
- true conjugate: US
- obstetric conjugate: US
- diagonal conjugate: per vaginal
List the 4 types of pelvis shapes
- gynecoid (favorable for vaginal delivery)
- android
- anthropoid
- platypelloid
Which type of pelvis is this
Gynecoid
Which type of pelvis is this
Android
Which type of pelvis is this
Anthropoid
Which type of pelvis is this
Platypelloid
Name the 4 parts of the fallopian tube, distally to proximally
Name the 3 components of the broad ligament
Which structure delivers ovarian blood vessels
suspensory ligament
Which structure delivers uterine blood vessels
Mesometrium of the broad ligament
List the 3 components of the wall of the uterus, superficial to deep
- perimetrium
- myometrium
- endometrium
Which structure is generally the culprit of low back pain during menstruation
the uterosacral ligament
Which structure anchors the ovary medially to the uterus
ovarian ligament
Which structure anchors the ovary laterally to the pelvic wall
suspensory ligament
Which structure suspends the ovary
mesoovarium of the broad ligament
What are the 2 major regions of the ovary
cortex: ovarian follicles
medulla: large blood vessels & nerves
Describe the 5 stages of a follicle
- primordial: single layer of squamous cells around oocyte
- primary: single layer of cuboidal cells around oocyte
- secondary: several layers of granulosa cells around oocyte
- late secondary: same as secondary but now with a few fluid cavities
- vesicular/Graafian: one large fluid filled cavity
Which cell type is a common nidus for tumors to arise
granulosa cells of a follicle
List the 4 major components of the uterus, superior to inferior
- fundus
- body
- isthmus
- cervix
Which suspensory ligament of the uterus does the uterine artery pass through
Transverse cervical ligament (aka Mackenrodt’s, aka Cardinal)
Which ligament of the uterus is commonly affected by endometriosis
uterosacral ligament
Describe blood flow to the uterus
Aorta - common iliac - internal iliac - uterine artery - spiral/radial/arcuate arteries