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Binds the perineum superiorly
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pelvic diaphragm
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Binds the perineum inferiorly
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the skin
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Two divisions of the perineum.
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urogenital triangle and anal triangle
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Another name for the perineal body
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Central tendon
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Two muscles that compose the pelvic diaphragm
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levator ani and coccygeus
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Function of the pelvic diaphragm
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supports the abdominal and pelvic organs
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Why is the pelvic diaphragm important in fecal continence?
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the colon and rectum perforate through it
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The pelvic diaphragm forms the floor of the _______ and the roof of the __________.
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pelvis; diaphragm
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Deepest recess in the pelvis
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Pouch of Douglas or rectouterine fold
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Two peritoneal folds
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vesicouterine and rectouterine folds
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Function of urogenital diaphragm
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provides support near the pubic symphyses
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What perforates through the urogenital diaphragm?
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urethra and vaginal canal
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Structures that make up the vulva.
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mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, vestibule (fourchette)
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Two sets of glands in vestibule
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Skene’s and Bartholin’s
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Location of Skene’s glands
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inferior to urethra
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Location of Bartholin’s glands
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4 and 8 o'clock in area between labia majora and labia minora
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Glands most likely to be infected
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Bartholin’s
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What is the introitus?
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vaginal opening
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Two structures that the isthmus connects
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uterus to cervix
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Depth of cervix from external os to internal os
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2 1/3 to 3 cm
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Where is endocervical canal?
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area between the 2 os’s
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What part of uterus provides force for uterine contraction?
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fundus
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Where does growth of uterus occur in pregnancy?
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isthmus
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Name of isthmus as it grows during pregnancy.
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lower uterine segment
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What part of the uterus is cut in an LTCS?
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lower uterine segment
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LTCS
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Low Transverse Cesarian Section
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What is the importance of LTCS?
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patients can still have vaginal delivery after C section
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4 major pelvic ligaments
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cardinal, round, broad, and uterosacral
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Equivalent of the male spermatic cord in females
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round ligament
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Why os round ligament important during pregnancy
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it stretches and causes pain
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VBAC
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section
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Why can vaginal birth not be attempted after classical Cesarean section?
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risk of rupture of the uterus
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Two types of C Section
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LTCS and classical
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What position is an anteverted uterus in?
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tilts forward
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This ligament is really a fold in the peritoneum that contains the round ligament and suspensory ligaments of the ovaries plus blood supply
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broad ligament
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Where most fertilizations take place
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ampulla
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MC location for ectopic pregnancy
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ampulla
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Function of fimbria
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pick up ovulated eggs
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Portion of cervix covered by stratified squamous
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ectocervix
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Part of cervix that hangs down into vagina
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ectocervix
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Part of cervix made of columnar epithelium
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endocervix
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Definition of portio
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part of cervix that extends into vagina (includes part of ecto and endo cervix)
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recessed vagina that borders the lateral cervix
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fornix
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Birth control that fits over cervix and lies in the fornix
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diaphragm
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Describe transvaginal hysterectomy (TVH)
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cuts all around fornix, cer. and ovarian arteries are clamped, all ligaments are cut, vice grips reach in and uterus is removed through vagina
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When is TAH used?
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cancer or huge uterus
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BSO
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Bilateral salpingoophorectomy- removal of all female parts
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Vaginal cuff
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when two ends of vagina are sewn together after a BSO
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Where the columnar cells of cervix meet the squamous cells
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Squamocolumnar Junction (SCJ)
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Position of SCJ depends on what?
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woman’s age and her hormonal status
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What is transformation zone?
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area between original and new SCJ
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Location of 95% of cervical neoplasia
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transformation zone
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Metaplasia definition
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transformation of one type of cell to another
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Describe epithelium of cervix/vagina at birth
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columnar epithelium in endocervical canal and squamous in cervix/vagina
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When do estrogen levels increase?
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during puberty and pregnancy
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What causes the columnar epithelium to transform back into squamous?
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acidification of vagina by estrogen
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When columnar cells are visible on ectocervix
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ectropion
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when is larger ectropion common
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near menarche, pregnancy and when on OCPs
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What symptoms may be noted when there is a larger ectropion?
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more vaginal secretions or postcoital spotting
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Postcoital spotting
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bleed after sex (b/c columnar cells can’t handle trauma)
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