Module 1 - Lesson 3 Flashcards
the ovaries can be described in simple terms as…
a small almond shape
the ovaries appear as ______ in u/s imaging
hypoechoic
where are the ovaries found?
in the adnexa of pelvis -off to sides
- variable position
- NEVER anterior to uterus
- lie in ovarian fossa / foss of waldeyer
- in the peritoneal cavity
- medial to external illiacs and anterior to internal illac arteries
the fossa of waldyer is
a shallow depression on the posterior aspect of the broad ligament called where the ovaries lie
ovaries are within which cavity?
peritoneal
ovaries are medial to _______ and _________ to the _________ vessels
medial to external iliac vessels and anterior to the internal iliac vessels
what are the two parts of the ovaries?
cortex - outer
medulla - inner
the cortex of the ovarie is the _____ and contains _________
outer layer
primary follicles at different stages
- surrounded by tunica albuginea
the tunica albuginea is what? and is not what?
thin connective tissue layer surrounding the ovary
not a capsule - therefore it can release the ovum
what is the medulla of the ovary?
inner layer
contains the blood vessels nerves and lymphatics
where are the follicles housed in the ovary?
cortex
where are the blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics housed in the ovary?
medulla of ovary
ovaries are the same size throughout ones life. T/F
false - they vary with age
what are the sizes of the ovaries depending on the age of the person?
reproductive - <10 cc +/- 6 cc
postmenopausal - <5cc
premenarchal - <3cc
Neonatal - <1cc
why are the ovaries smaller after menopause?
there is no ongoing follicular development
