Uterus And Uterine Tubes

Question 1

What is the uterus?

Answer 1

Muscular pear shaped organ
The site of implantation of the blastocyst and subsequent growth of the embryo

Question 2

What is the structure of the uterus?

Answer 2

Non pregnant = 7.5 cm long approx

Question 3

What two parts is the uterus divided into?

Answer 3

The body - upper 2/3 and has two divisions
1. Fundus = rounded roof of uterus
2. Isthmus = narrow part
The cervix - the cylindrical Cana, that projects into thevagina

Question 4

What is the stability of the uterus like?

Answer 4

No skeletal support
Relies on muscles to maintain to position

Question 5

What do the uterine tubes do?

Answer 5

Transmit the ovum to the uterus from the ovaries

Question 6

What are fimbrae

Answer 6

Finger like structures at the ends of the tubes that waft released ovum into the open end of the tube

Question 7

What do the cilia do in the uterine tubes

Answer 7

Line the tubes and aid movement of ovaries into the uterus

Question 8

Where does fertilisation occur?

Answer 8

In the uterine tubes