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name a muscle found in the false pelvis

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iliopsoas muscle

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arcuate line, aka

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pelvic brim

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word meaning uterus that is tilted to the left

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levoverted

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word meaning uterus that is tilted to the right

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dextroverted

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which is more bent: an anteverted or anteflexed uterus?

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anteflexed

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describe the shape of the newborn or fetal uterus

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bi-lobed

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describe the shape of the uterus during reproductive years

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pear-shaped

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nulliparous uterus measurements

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8 cm long x 5 cm wide x 4 cm AP (l x w x h)

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neonatal uterus size

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slightly enlarged due to exposure to maternal hormones

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infantile/pre-pubescent uterus measurement

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2-3.3 cm long x 0.5 cm x 1 cm

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linea terminalis, aka

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pelvic brim

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multiparous uterus measurements

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1 cm larger in all dimensions

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location of uterine width measurement

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along the endometrium at the fundus, between the cornua, in transverse

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location of uterine length measurement

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along the endometrium at midline, from the tip of the fundus to the cervical opening or inferior margin just posterior to the external os of the uterus, in sagittal

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two main endometrial layers

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stratum basalis & stratum functionalis/decidua

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relationship of the fornices to external os

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fornices superior to external os

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relationship of the fornices to internal os

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fornices lateral to internal os

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At what level does the vagina attach to the cervix?

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level of the internal os

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fossa of Waldeyer, aka

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adnexa

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neonatal ovarian volume measurement

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up to 3.66 cc

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pre-pubescent ovarian volume measurement

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up to 8 cc

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post-pubescent ovarian volume measurement

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normally around 6 cc, up to 20 cc

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post-menopausal ovarian volume measurement

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normally 1-5.8 cc, up to 8 cc

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hypogastric artery, aka

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internal iliac artery

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internal iliac artery, aka
hypogastric artery
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List the arterial and arteriole branches of the uterine arteries
uterine -> arcuate -> radial -> straight & spiral arterioles
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From where do the uterine arteries branch?
anteriorly from the internal iliac arteries
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From where do the ovarian arteries branch?
anteriorly from the abdominal aorta
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Which uterine layer is supplied by the arcuate arteries?
myometrium
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anterior cul-de-sac, aka
vesicouterine
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Which uterine layer is supplied by the spiral arterioles?
stratum functionalis/decidua of the endometrium
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posterior cul-de-sac, aka
Pouch of Douglas, rectouterine
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Which uterine layer is supplied by the straight arterioles?
stratum basalis of the endometrium
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adnexa, aka
fossa of Waldeyer
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Which uterine layer is supplied by the radial arteries?
myometrium -> endometrium
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Where does the vasculature enter the ovary?
medulla via the hilum
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outer layer of ovary
germinal epithelium
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protective layer of fibrous connective tissue
tunica albuginea
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tunica albuginea
protective layer of fibrous connective tissue
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pituitary gland, aka
hypophysis
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Where are the follicles found in the ovary?
cortex
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What structures are found in the ovarian medulla?
nerves, blood & lymph vessels
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ovarian stroma
cortex & medulla
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germinal epithelium
outer layer of ovary
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Space of Retzius, aka
retropubic space
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oocyte count for newborn
2 million
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oocyte count by 7 years old
300,000
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oocyte count by perimenopause
few hundred
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relationship of ovaries to broad ligament
posterior
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relationship of ovaries to ureters
anterior
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hypophysis, aka
pituitary gland
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acceptable measurement for postmenopausal woman with bleeding
< 5 mm
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acceptable measurement for postmenopausal woman without bleeding
< 9 mm
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What normal situation could cause a postmenopausal woman to bleed or have thicker than usual endometrium?
HRT
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fallopian tube length
7-12 cm
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rectouterine sac, aka
Pouch of Douglas, posterior-cul-de-sac
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relationship of fallopian tubes to broad ligament
posterior, running along superior edge
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ostium
opening of the infundibulum of the fallopian tube
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ostium diameter measurement
1 cm
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longest, widest portion of fallopian tube
ampulla
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narrowest portion of fallopian tube
interstitial/intramural/cornual
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Where do the uterine veins flow?
into the internal iliac veins
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What arterial counterpart does the venous plexus accompany?
arcuate arteries
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retropubic space, aka
Space of Retzius
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function of broad ligaments
attach uterus to pelvic side walls
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function of round ligaments
attach uterus to anterior pelvic wall
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vesicouterine sac, aka
anterior cul-de-sac
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function of suspensory ligaments
attach ovaries to pelvic side walls
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function of ovarian ligaments
attach ovaries to uterus
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function of mesovarian ligaments
folds attaching ovaries to broad ligaments
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function of mesosalpinx ligaments
folds attaching fallopian tubes to broad ligaments
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muscles of the false pelvis
iliopsoas
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muscles of the true pelvis
piriformis, levator ani, coccygeus, obturator internus
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Pouch of Douglas, aka
rectouterine, posterior cul-de-sac
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relationship of external iliac vessels and internal iliac vessels
anterior and lateral
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most inferior structure in the pelvic cavity
levator ani
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describe location of the arcuate line
sacral prominence to superior margin of symphysis pubis
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intraperitoneal potential spaces in the pelvis
anterior & posterior cul-de-sacs
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extraperitoneal potential spaces in the pelvis
Space of Retzius & vaginal fornices

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