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21 Cards in this Set
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what is included in the exteral genitalia?
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mons pubis, vulva, perianal area
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what is the mons pubis?
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hair covered area of skin overlying the symphysis pubis
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what is the normal adult distribution of hair?
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ipsilateral triangle with the base parallel to the pubis bone and it's apex over the labia majora.
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what does the vulva include?
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all structures external to the vagina including and within the labia majora.
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what are the labia majora?
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skin covered pads of adipose tissue ea. covered with hair.
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what does the skin of the labia majora contain?
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sebaceous, apocrine glands along with the hair follicles.
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where are the Bartholin glands located?
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posterior 1/3 of the labia majora
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this is stupid. we both know vaginal anatomy, i'm gonna skip the stuff like "where is the clitoris located?"
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=)
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what are the bounds of the vestibule?
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posterior 2/3 of the labia minora
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what is contained within the vestibule?
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glands of skene and the introitus
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where do the Bartholin glands empty?
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into the posterior vestibule (the labia minora)
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what is the fourchette?
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the area of skin between the vulva and the anus where the labia minora and majora rejoin.
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which nerves innervate the perianal area?
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S2,3,4,5 mainly via pudendal.
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what is hirsutism?
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increased quantity or distribution of hair.
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what is the most specific area of increase in hair?
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the mons pubis
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what is a typical variant of hair that may be normal?
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the diamond-shaped area. more typical of adult males. includes signs of virilization.
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what are the signs of virilization?
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-hair on chest/back
-loss of hair in temporal or occipital areas. -primary or secondary amenorrhea -deepened voice -clitoromegaly |
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what is a common etiology of hirsutism?
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Polycystic overy syndrome (PCOS)
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Describe PCOS
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-virilization
-ovarian cysts -insulin-resistant diabetes |
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what else can cause hirsutism?
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increased androgens
i.e. steroids, Cushing's or decreased estrogen states in menopause |
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what two characteristics does the tanner staging use?
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hair type (downey vs. coarse)
hair distribution |
