Lecture 2 Flashcards
Which parts of the female reproductive system are found in the pelvis?
Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, superior part of vagina
Which parts of the female reproductive system are found in the perineum?
Inferior part of vagina, perineal muscles, Bartholin glands, clitoris, labia
Pouch of Douglas
Recto-uterine pouch
Clinical relevance of posterior fornix of vagina
A needle can be passed through there to drain pouch of Douglas
The broad ligament is formed of
A double layer of peritoneum
The broad ligament is located
Between the uterus and the lateral floors and walls of the pelvis
Which ligament is an embryological remnant?
The round ligament
Location of round ligament
Attaches to lateral aspect of uterus and passes through deep inguinal ring to attach to superficial perineal tissue.
What is contained proximally by the broad ligament?
The round ligament
What keeps the uterus in position and prevent prolapse?
Strong uterine ligaments, endopelvic fascia, pelvic floor muscles
Zygote implantation occurs…
In body of uterus
Ectopic pregnancy
Occurs with implantation of zygote outwith uterine body
Normal uterine position
Anteverted (relative to vaginal axis) and anteflexed (relative to cervical axis)
Normal variation of uterine position
Retroverted and retroflexed
What area of the cervix is sampled in a cervical smear?
The squamo-columnar junction
Where does fertilisation occur?
Ampulla