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1
Q

what type of organ is the uterus?

A

secondary sex organ

2
Q

what are secondary sex organs?

A

components of the reproductive tract that mature during puberty under the influence of sex hormones produced from primary sex organs

3
Q

what are primary sex organs?

A

the ovaries in females and the testes in males

4
Q

what is the uterus responsible for?

A

for the maintenance and transportation of gametes

5
Q

what is the uterus?

A

a thick-walled muscular organ capable of expansion to accommodate a growing foetus

6
Q

what is the uterus connected distally to?

A

vagina

7
Q

what is the uterus connected laterally to?

A

uterine tubes

8
Q

what are the different parts of the uterus?

A

3 parts:
fundus
body
cervix

9
Q

what is the fundus of the uterus? (location)

A

Top of the uterus, above the entry point of the uterine tubes

10
Q

function of body of uterus?

A

Usual site for implantation of the blastocyst (inner embryoblast and outer trophoblast)

11
Q

what is the cervix?

A

Lower part of uterus

12
Q

what is significant about the cervix?

A

structurally and functionally different to the rest of the uterus

13
Q

what does the cervix link?

A

uterus to vagina

14
Q

The exact anatomical location of the uterus varies with what?

A

the degree of distension of the bladder

15
Q

In the normal adult uterus, how can the uterus be described in respect to the vagina?

A

anteverted with respect to the vagina

16
Q

In the normal adult uterus, how can the uterus be described in respect to the cervix?

A

anteflexed with respect to the cervix

17
Q

what is anteverted?

A

Rotated forward, towards the anterior surface of the body

18
Q

what is anteflexed?

A

Flexed, towards the anterior surface of the body

19
Q

where does the uterus lie in relation to the bladder?

A

posterosuperior to the bladder

20
Q

where does the uterus lie in relation to the rectum?

A

anterior to the rectum

21
Q

what are the 3 types of abnormal positioning of the uterus?

A

excessively anteflexed
anteflexed and retroverted
retroflexed and retroverted

22
Q

where is a retroverted uterus positioned?

A

directly above the vagina

23
Q

what is likely to happen in a retroverted uterus when there is an increase in abdominal pressure?

A

the uterus is more likely to prolapse into the vagina

24
Q

uterine prolapse is particularly prevalent in who?

A

patients with a histology of pelvic floor damage