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| What are the different segments of the uterus? |
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| Fundus, body, cervix, isthmus |
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| What part of the uterus contains the uterine cavity? |
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| What is connected by the cervical canal found within the cervix? |
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| Internal and external ostia |
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| The junction between the body and the cervix of the uterus is known as what? |
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| The vaginal part of the cervix has a continuous recess known as what? |
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| What are the different subsections of the vaginal fornix? |
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| Anterior, posterior, and lateral fornices |
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| What is the normal position of the uterus? |
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| Anteverted and anteflexed with the body of the uterus above the empty bladder |
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| What position of the uterus is more prone to prolapse? |
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| The angle between the body of the uterus to the cervix is known as what? |
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| The angle between the axes of the cervix and the vagina is known as what? |
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| What structures provide passive support to the uterus? |
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| Transverse cardinal ligament, uterosacral ligament, perineal body, relationship with bladder |
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| What structure provides dynamic support for the uterus? |
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| What space lies between the bladder and the uterus? |
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| The rectouterine pouch is the space between what structures? |
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| Where is the lowest point in the peritoneal cavity and a site for accumulation of pathological fluids in females? |
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| What supplies blood to the uterus? |
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| The uterine artery anastomoses with what other arteries? |
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| Ovarian and vaginal arteries |
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| Why might the uterine artery be accidentally cut during a hysterectomy? |
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Definition
| As it passes superior to the ureter |
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| Incidents of endometrial tissue appearing in abnormal locations is called what? |
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| What are some signs of endometriosis? |
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Definition
| Pelvic and lower back pain, pelvic mass, dysmenorrhea, infertility, dyspareunia, pain w/ defecation or urination, onset coincides w/menses |
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| Where does endometriosis usually occur? |
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| What is used to definitively diagnose endometriosis? |
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| A papanicolaou exam (pap smear) involves what kinds of cervical cell samples for evaluation? |
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| Ectocervical, endocervical |
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| The widest part of the uterine tube and most common site of fertilization is what? |
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| The narrowest part of the uterine tube is known as what? |
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| The funnel shaped part of the uterine tube with fimbriae is known as what? |
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| Inflammation of the uterine tube is known as what? |
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| An abnormal pregnancy characterized by implantation of the embryo outside the uterus is known as what? |
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| How are ectopic pregnancies diagnosed? |
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| Beta-HCG levels, ultrasound |
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| What suspends the ovary from the posterior lamina of the broad ligament? |
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| What attaches the ovary tot he uterus? |
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| The ligament of the ovary and the round ligament of the uterus are remnants of what? |
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| What connects the ovary to the posterior abdominal wall? |
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Definition
| Suspensory ligament of the ovary |
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| What supplies blood to the ovary? |
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Definition
| Ovarian artery and ovarian branch of the uterine artery |
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Term
| The right and left ovarian veins drain to where? |
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Definition
| Inferior vena caval and left renal vein respectively |
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| The distensible muscular tube connecting the cervix of the uterus and the vestibule is known as what? |
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| What is the vagina's orientation to the urethra and urinary bladder? |
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| Obstetrical trauma to the vagina may result in what fistulas? |
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Definition
| Urethrovaginal or vesicovaginal fistula |
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| Why is the relationship between the posterior fornix of the vagina and the rectouterine pouch so important? |
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Definition
| Fluid can be aspirated from the rectouterine pouch (culdocentesis) |
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| What ligaments are condensations of endopelvic fascia? |
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| Transverse cervical (cardinal) and uterosacral ligaments |
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| What are the three different segments of the broad ligament? |
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| Mesoalpanix (uterine tube), mesocarium (ovary), mesometrium (uterus) |
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| What can increase the incidence of pelvic organ prolapse? |
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| Age, obstretrical injury, congenital weakness, decreased estrogen, increased abdominal pressure |
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