OB 2 FINAL (PP) Flashcards
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What is Menarche?
Onset of menstruation
What is Menopause?
Stop of menstruation
What is Metrorrhea?
irregular bleeding
What days does menstruation occur in the cycle?
1-4 days
What is the sonographic appearance of the endometrial canal during menstruation?
hypoechoic line
What is a corpus luteum?
small endocrine structure that develops in a ruptured ovarian follicle.
What hormones does a corpus luteum secrete?
progesterone and estrogen
What is the broad ligament?
double fold of peritoneum that covers the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes
what are the round ligaments?
Between layers of broad ligament In front and below fallopian tubes
What are the cardinal ligaments?
cervix support with uterosacral
continuation of the broad ligaments that extend across the pelvic floor laterally
Where is the Posterior Cul-de-sac?
between the uterus and rectum
What are other names for the posterior cul-de-sac?
pouch of douglas
rectouterine pouch
Where is the anterior cul-de-sac?
between the bladder and uterus
what is another name for the anterior cul-de-sac?
vesicouterine pouch
what is the blood supply to the vagina?
anterior uterine artery
posterior branch of internal iliac
where is the space of retzius?
Between the anterior bladder wall and pubic symphysis
what is another name for the space of retzius?
retropubic space
what is the blood supply to the ovaries?
aorta
ovarian arteries
uterine arteries
what do the ovarian veins drain into?
left vein: drains into left renal vein
right vein: drains into IVC
what is the blood supply to the fallopian tubes?
ovarian arteries and veins
where are arcuate vessels found?
along the peripheral edge of the uterus
what is the embryology of the uterus and vagina?
they both develop from the mullerian ducts between 7-12weeks
what are the 3 layers of the uterus?
perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium
what are the 2 layers of the endometrium?
zona functionalis (superficial functional layer) zona basalis (deep basil layer)