female reproductive system Flashcards
what are the walls of the true pelvis lined with
- leavtor ani
- coccygeus
what is the only structure that passes through the deep ring in females
round ligament
what are the two pouches that are formed by the peritoneum
- rectouterine: btwn uterus and rectum
- vesicouterin: btwn uterus and bladder
what are the divisions of the broad ligament
what structure do they cover?
mesoalphinx: uterine tubes
mesovarium: ovaries
mesometrium: uterus
what is the suspensory ligament
from ovary to the lateral wall of abdoman
-contains vessels
what ligaments support the uterus?
- transverse cervical: cervix to lateral walls
- uterosacral: cervix to sacrum
layers of uterus
myometrium: thick wall of smooth muscle
endometrium: inner hormone sensitive layer
parts of uterin tube
- fimbriae
- infundibulum: opening to abdominal cavity
- ampulla: widest part where fertilization occurs
- isthmus
- intramural
what is the clitoris formed by?
anterior ends of corpora caveronsa
what is like the corpora spongiosa in males?
bulb of vestibule
