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