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Female Anatomy
Exam 8
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Anatomy
Graduate
10/19/2010

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Term
The three layers of the uterus are:
Definition
perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium
Term
The three parts of the uterus are:
Definition
Fundus, body, cervix
Term
The _________ is the outermost layer of the uterus.
Definition

Perimetrium

FYI: it is an outer serous coat which consists of peritoneum supported by a thin layer of connective tissue.

Term
The _________ is the middle layer of the uterus. 
Definition

myometrium

FYI: it is a middle muscular coat of smooth muscle, the main branches of the blood vessels and nerves of the uterus are located in this coat. 

Term
The __________ is the inner layer of the uterus.
Definition

endometrium

FYI: it is the inner mucous coat which adheres to the myometrium and is actively involved in the menstrual cycle. 

Term

Starting at the ovary and going to the uterus, the portions of the uterine tube are:

 

Definition
fimbraie, infundibulum, ampulla, and isthmus
Term
The uterine tube is also known as the ______ ______ or _______ _______.
Definition
oviduct; fallopian tube
Term
The _______ _______ is a double layer of peritoneum (mesentery) that extends from the sides of the uterus to the lateral walls and floor of the pelvis. 
Definition
broad ligament (of the uterus)
Term
The mesovarium, mesosalpinx, and mesometrium are parts of the ______ _______.
Definition
broad ligament
Term
The ______ ______ stretches from the ovary to the uterus and lies between the layers of the broad ligament, it runs within the mesovarium. 
Definition
ovarian ligament (proper)
Term
The suspensory ligament of the ovary contain the ovarian ______, ______, and ______.
Definition
artery, vein, nerve
Term
The part of the broad ligament by which the ovary is suspended is the _________.
Definition
mesovarium
Term
The part of the broad ligament forming the mesentary of the uterine tube is the __________.
Definition
mesosalpinx
Term
The major part of the broad ligament which serves as a mesentary for the uterus is the ___________.
Definition
mesometrium (this part lies inferior to the mesosalpinx and mesovarium)
Term
The ________ ligament goes around the uterus and through the inguinal canal.  This ligament is a vestige of the gubernaculum. 
Definition
round
Term
The spaces between the pelvis viscera are:
Definition

 

1.Retropubic space (of Retzius)
2.Vesicouterine pouch
3.Rectouterine pouch (of Douglas)
Term

The ___________ space is  behind the pubic bone and in front of the bladder.

 

Definition
Retropubic
Term

The __________ pouch is between the bladder and the uterus. 

 

Definition
Vesicouterine
Term

The _________ pouch is behind the uterus and in front of the rectum. 

 

 

Definition
Rectouterine
Term
The common illiac artery branches into the ________ _______ artery and the ________ _______ a.
Definition
external iliac; internal iliac
Term
The branches off of the internal iliac artery are:
Definition

Posterior Division:

iliolumbar a.

lateral sacral a.

superior gluteal a.

Anterior division:

Inferior gluteal a.

internal pudental a. (middle rectal a.branches off this a.)

Obturator a.

Umbilical a. (sup. vesical a. branches off this a.)

also has uterine and vaginal aa. branches

 

 

 

Term
The ovarian v. drains into the ______ v. on the left side
Definition
renal
Term
The ovarian v. drains into the ______ _____ ______ on the right side
Definition
Inferior vena cava
Term
The _______ is a membrane coving the introitus of the vagina.
Definition
hymen
Term
The origin of the bulbospongiosus is the ______ _____ and then passes on each side of the lower vagina, enclosing bulb and greater vestibular gland and then inserts onto the ______ _____ and fascia of corpora _______ of the clitoris. 
Definition
perineal body; pubic arch; cavernosa
Term
The ________ m. originates on the internal surface of the ischiopubic ramus and ischeal tuberosity and inserts onto the inferior or medial aspects of the _____ and to the perineal membrane medial to the crus.  This muscle embraces the crus of the clitoris.   
Definition
ischiocavernous; crus
Term
The __________ m. covers the crura of the clitoris. 
Definition
ischiocavernous
Term
The bulb of the vestibule is underneath the __________ m.
Definition
bulbospongiosus
Term
The _______ ______ gland sits posteriorly to the bulb of the vestibule.  This gland secretes mucus into the vestibule during sexual arousal. 
Definition
Greater vestibular
Term
The corpora cavernosa is composed of the _______ and ______ of the clitoris. 
Definition
crura; body
Term
The corpora ________ contains the ______ of the vestibule and the ______ of the clitoris
Definition
spongiosum; bulbs; glans
Term
In the female there are considered to be _____ crus and ___ crura. 
Definition
1; 2
Term
The vagina has anterior, posterior, and lateral _______.
Definition
fornices
Term
The round ligament of the uterus ends in the _____ ______.
Definition
labia majora
Term
Ovulation occurs because of a spike in _______ levels.
Definition
hormones
Term
After ovulation, the _________ gets bigger, if it is not fertilized, then this layer sheds. 
Definition
endometrium
Term
The hormones that spike during ovulation are _____ and ____.
Definition
FSH; LH (large spike)
Term
The _______ is the transition from vagina to uterus.
Definition
cervix
Term
The _____ _____ are prominent folds of skin that indirectly provide protection for the urethra and vaginal orifices. 
Definition
labia majora
Term
The _____ is an erectile organ located where the labia minora meet anteriorly.
Definition
clitoris
Term
The clitoris consists of a root and a body, which are composed of two ____, two corpora ______ and the glans of the _____.
Definition
crura; cavernosa; clitoris
Term
The _____ ____ ____ ____ are paired masses of elongated erectile tissue that lie along the sides of the vaginal orifice under cover of the bulbospongiosus muslces.
Definition
bulbs of the vestibule
Term
Going from anterior to posterior the order of structures visualized in the female is:
Definition
Bladder, uterus, colon
Term
The normal position for the uterus is ______ and_______.
Definition
anteverted; anteflexed
Term
When the uterus is ________, the fundus and body of the uterus are bend backward on the vagina. 
Definition

Retroverted 

Term
When the uterus is __________, the body of the uterus is bent backward on the cervix. 
Definition
Retroflexed
Term
A uterine prolapse is more likely to occur when the uterus is ________.
Definition
Retroverted
Term
The ______ _____ of the cervix becomes more oval, donut shaped when a female has given birth.  This structure is smaller and more circular in a female who has not given birth.
Definition
external os
Term
If the duct of the Greater vestibular (Bartholin) gland were blocked, the female would experience ______ and _______.  If it became infected, it would enlarge  greatly and could impinge on the rectum.
Definition
swelling; dryness
Term
Blockage of the duct of the Bartholin gland could create a _______ _______. 
Definition
Bartholin cyst
Term
A Bartholin cyst can be _________ but if symptomatic, can cause ______ _____, painful intercourse (dyspareunia) or pain durng walking. 
Definition
asymptomatic; vulvar pain
Term
The Bartholin cyst can be left alone or treated with a _____ catheter insertion or _________.  Insertion of the catheter can be done by making a ______ stab incision into the cyst and then inserting the catheter. 
Definition

"Word"; excision; medial

 

Term
When a female gets a Bartholin absess, the _____ _____ is excruciatingly pain, red and swollen.  This absess may drain _______ or it can be hastened by warm moist dressing or sitz baths. 
Definition
labia majora; spontaneously
Term
The management of a Bartholin absess is done with incision and drainage, _______, a "Word" ______ placement, or excision. 
Definition
antibiotics; catheter
Term
During an _______ pregnancy, the egg fails to reach the uterus and may implant in the mucosa of the ______ _____, usually the ________. 
Definition
ectopic; uterine tube; ampulla
Term
A surgical method of birth control is called ________ of _________ _______.
Definition
ligation; uterine tubes
Term
The ovarian ligament, the round ligament of the uterus, and the labia majora are all derivatives of the _________.
Definition
gubernaculum
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