Female reproductive system

• Who is the lecturer in Medical Sciences for the Female Reproductive System course?

  Dr. Viktoriia Yerokhina
• What is the focus of ANAT.29 in the Female Reproductive System course?

  Relationships of pelvic organs in the cavity
• What does ANAT.29.01 describe?

  Relationships of bladder, uterus, and rectum
• What does ANAT.29.02 discuss?

  Reflections of the peritoneum over pelvic organs
• What does ANAT.29.03 describe?

  The fornices of the vagina
• Why is the posterior fornix clinically important?

  It relates to the rectouterine pouch
• How does sensory innervation differ in the vagina?

  Pelvic part differs from perineal part
• What regions are reviewed in ANAT.29.06?

  Regions of the uterus and uterine tubes
• What does ANAT.29.07 discuss?

  Ovaries and ovarian ligaments
• What is the typical relationship of the cervix to the vaginal canal?

  It is positioned above the vaginal canal
• What is the typical relationship of the body of the uterus to the cervix?

  The body is above the cervix
• What do the terms anteverted and retroverted refer to?

  Positions of the uterus
• What does ANAT.29.11 discuss regarding the broad ligament?

  Its subdivisions and relationships to organs
• How is the female ureter at risk during uterine vessel ligation?

  It can be damaged during the procedure
• What are the transverse cervical, pubocervical, and uterosacral ligaments important for?

  Uterine support
• What is reviewed in ANAT.29.14?

  The course of the uterine arteries
• What is uterine prolapse?

  Descent of the uterus into the vagina
• Why is uterine prolapse more common in women with multiple vaginal deliveries?

  Due to weakened pelvic support structures
• What is stress urinary incontinence?

  Involuntary leakage during physical activity
• Which structures may be injured during vaginal delivery leading to stress urinary incontinence?

  Pelvic floor muscles and ligaments
• What is the ovary's role in the female reproductive system?

  Contains maturing oocytes
• What is the function of the uterine tube?

  Transport oocytes to the uterus
• What is the Greek term for the uterine tube?

  Salpinx
• What is the significance of the abdominal ostium of the uterine tube?

  It communicates with the peritoneal cavity
• What are fimbriae?

  Mucosal appendages from the abdominal ostium
• What is the ampulla of the uterine tube?

  The wider lateral 2/3 of the tube
• What is the mesosalpinx?

  Peritoneal fold of the uterine tube
• What is the arterial supply for the uterine tube?

  Tubal branches of ovarian and uterine arteries
• What is oophorectomy?

  Surgical removal of the ovary
• What is salpingectomy?

  Surgical removal of the uterine tube
• What is salpingo-oophorectomy?

  Surgical removal of both ovary and tube
• What is adnexitis?

  Inflammation of the adnexa
• What is the lymphatic drainage for the uterine tube?

  Major part drains to lumbar nodes
• What is the venous drainage for the uterine tube?

  Uterine venous plexus to uterine vein
• What is the clinical significance of the ovarian artery?

  Supplies blood to the ovaries
• What is the role of the ovarian branch of the uterine artery?

  Supplies blood to the ovaries
• What is the function of the greater vestibular gland?

  Secretes fluid into the vestibule
• What is the role of the labia majora?

  Protects the labia minora
• What is the clitoris?

  Unpaired female erectile body
• What is the bulb of vestibule?

  Pair of female erectile bodies