gynecology

Question 1

what is considered an “adult proportion” of the uterus to cervix?

Answer 1

2:1 ratio

Question 2

during what stages of life does the uterus have adult proportions?

Answer 2

newborn, puberty and nulliparous adult

Question 3

what are the vaginal fornices?

Answer 3

the anterior and posterior fornices are short recesses between the cervix and vagina

Question 4

describe the perimetrium

Answer 4

outer layer of the uterus

serous coat of peritoneum

Question 5

what is removed in a partial hysterectomy?

Answer 5

uterus only

Question 6

what is removed in a total hysterectomy?

Answer 6

uterus and cervix

Question 7

what is removed in a radical hysterectomy?

Answer 7

uterus, cervix, uterine tubes and ovaries

Question 8

what makes up the broad ligament of the uterus?

Answer 8

PERITONEUM

Question 9

what are the three parts of the broad ligament of the uterus?

Answer 9

mesometrium
mesovarium
mesosalpinx

Question 10

what is the suspensory ligament of the ovary?

Answer 10

ovarian vessels covered with peritoneum

Question 11

what are the two remnants of the ovarian gubernaculum?

Answer 11

round ligament of the uterus

ligament of the ovary

Question 12

what makes up the transverse cervical ligament (AKA cardinal ligament)?

Answer 12

condensed endopelvic fascia

middle lamina of hypogastric sheath

Question 13

what structure of the female perineum is absent after sexual activity?

Answer 13

frenulum of the labia minora