Anatomy of the female ganital system

Question 1

It is a pad of fat lying the symphysis pubis covered by skin and pubic hair from the time of puberty

Answer 1

Mons Veneris Mons Pubis

Question 2

The outer two large folds of fatty skin and passing back from the mons veneris to the perineum

Answer 2

Labia Majora

Question 3

Two thin folds of modified skin situated inside the labia majora, that contain main two opening to the urethra and vagina and also protects them

Answer 3

Labia Minora

Question 4

It is an erectile organ corresponding to male penis, It is rich with blood and nerve supply so, it is very sensitive and vascular and plays a role in the orgasm of sexual intercourse

Answer 4

Clitoris

Question 5

The area between the inner aspects of the labia minora It is extending anteriorly to the clitoris and posteriorly to the perineum

Answer 5

Vestibule

Question 6

Area in the female reproductive system that contains 6 openings including the uretheral orifice and two skene glands

Answer 6

Vestibule

Question 7

Two glands that are found posteriorly on either sides of the urethra and secrete small amounts of mucous that serve lubrication

Answer 7

Two Skene Glands

Question 8

The short stretch of skin starting at the bottom of the vulva and extending to the anus and it is made up of skin and muscle

Answer 8

Perineum

Question 9

The area in women that often tears during birth (episiotomy). To accomodate passage of the child and this is apparently natural

Answer 9

Perineum

Question 10

What are the 6 components of the female external genital system?

Answer 10

1. Mons Veneris / Mons Pubis
2. Lapia Majora
3. Lapia Minora
4. Clitoris
5. Vestibule
6. Perineum

Question 11

A fibromuscular tube from the vulva to the uterus

Answer 11

Vagina

Question 12

Location of the vagina?

Answer 12

Its located between the bladder and rectum

Question 13

Length of the anterior and posterior wall of the vagina?

Answer 13

Anterior wall: 8-9 cm

Posterior wall: 10 -11 cm

Question 14

Structure of the vagina?

Answer 14

Lined by stratified squamous epithelium that is elevated into folds (rugae). This rugae permit great distension without damage

Question 15

What is the difference between the two skene glands and the two bartholin glands?

Answer 15

Function:

Two skene glands: Lubricate the uretheral opening

Two bartholin glands: Lubricate the vagina during sexual intercourse

Location:

Two skene glands: Posteriorly on either sides of the urethra

Two bartholin glands: Posteriorly on either sides of the vagina

Question 16

Function of the vagina?

Answer 16

1. As a passageway for the menstrual flow
2. As a passageway for uterine secretions
3. As a birth canal during labor
4. With the help of two Bartholin’s glands becomes lubricated during sexual intercourse

Question 17

It is a hollow, muscular and a pear-shaped organ

Answer 17

Uterus

Question 18

What’s the name of the lower third of the uterus? and it’s function? and it’s length?

Answer 18

The cervix.
Connects the uterus to the vagina.
2.5-3.0 cm.

Question 19

Measures of the uterus? Weight, Long, Wide, Depth

Answer 19

Weight in non pregnant women: 60-70 gm

7.5 long X 5 wide X 2.5 depths

Question 20

Function of the uterus?

Answer 20

1. It shelters the fetus during pregnancy

2. It expels the uterine contents following pregnancy

Question 21

Location/Position of the uterus?

Answer 21

It is located in the cavity of the true pelvis

Anterior: Bladder
Posterior: Rectum
Lateral: Broad ligaments, fallopian tubes and ovaries
Superior: Intestine
Inferior: Vagina

Question 22

Structure of the uterus?

Answer 22

1. Fundus
2. Cornua
3. Corpus/Body
4. Isthmus
5. Cervix

Question 23

It is the upper outer angles of the uterus, where the fallopian tubes join

Answer 23

Cornua

Question 24

It is the domed upper wall between the insertions of the fallopian tubes

Answer 24

Fundus

Question 25

It makes up the upper 2/3 of the uterus and is the greater part of the uterus

Answer 25

Corpus/Body

Question 26

It is the narrow area between the cavity and the cervix, it enlarges during pregnancy

Answer 26

Isthmus

Question 27

It has two OS (internal and external)

Answer 27

Cervix

Question 28

It is a small round opening at the lower end of the cervix towards the vagina.

Answer 28

External Os

Question 29

It is the narrow opening between the isthmus and the cervix

Answer 29

Internal Os

Question 30

What does ante-version means?

Answer 30

It leans forward

Question 31

What does ante-flexed means?

Answer 31

It bends forward

Question 32

layers of the uterus?

Answer 32

1. Endometrium 2. Myometrium 3. Perimetrium

Question 33

Its the layer that forms of a lining of the epithelium (mucous membrane) and It is constantly changing in the thickness throughout menstrual cycle (It sheds during menstruation)

Answer 33

Endometrium

Question 34

The layer which is the muscle coat, thick in the upper part of the uterus and thin in the isthmus and cervix

Answer 34

Myometrium

Question 35

A layer of the uterus which is the outer membrane,of the uterus and extend to the peritoneum

Answer 35

Perimetrium

Question 36

Structure of the fallopian tube?

Answer 36

1. Interstitial Portion 2. Isthmus 3. Ampullary 4. Infundibular

Question 37

Quickening in primi-para and multi-para

Answer 37

Primi-Para: 18:20th week Multi-Para: 16:18 week