Adnexa - ANSWER Appendages or accessory structures of an organ.
Bony pelvis - ANSWER The 4 bones of the pelvis that make up the lower part of the trunk of the body; serves to support the upper body and protect the pelvic organs.
Breech - ANSWER Intrauterine position of a fetus in which tha...
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Adnexa - ANSWER Appendages or accessory structures of an organ.
Bony pelvis - ANSWER The 4 bones of the pelvis that make up the lower part of the trunk of the
body; serves to support the upper body and protect the pelvic organs.
Breech - ANSWER Intrauterine position of a fetus in which that buttocks or feet present first.
Cesarean section (C-section) - ANSWER A surgical procedure in which the abdomen and uterus are
incised to deliver a baby.
Corpus luteum - ANSWER A small mass of yellow-colored tissue that develops on the ovary and that
grows within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation; responsible for secreting progesterone to
maintain the high level of vascular supply to the uterine endometrium for the purposes of
implantation and pregnancy.
Curettage - ANSWER Removal of tissue with a blunt or sharp curette by scraping the surface;
performed to remove abnormal tissue, to obtain tissue for examination and diagnostic purposes, or
to remove tissue from infected areas.
DUB - ANSWER Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding; abnormal uterine bleeding that is not due to a
tumor, pregnancy, or infection, and occurs when menstruation is not taking place.
Dystocia - ANSWER Difficult birth due to various reasons, such as cephalopelvic distortion, fetus size,
or condition or position of fetus.
Dysmenorrhea - ANSWER Painful menstruation.
Episiotomy - ANSWER The surgical incision of perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening and prevent
tearing of the perineum and muscles during delivery.
,Exenteration - ANSWER Refers to total removal of; usually used in reference to the surgical
procedure of total pelvic exenteration, which involves the removal of the vagina, uterus, and cervix,
fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, and rectum for surgical treatment of cancer.
Fimbria - ANSWER Finger-like structures that form on an edge, such as the fimbria of the fallopian
tubes.
Fistula - ANSWER Abnormal communication between to normally seperate internal structures, or an
abnormal communication between an internal structure and the body surface.
Gravida - ANSWER Refers to the pregnant female; the first pregancy is referred to as gravida I;
additional pregnancies are numbered sequentially.
LEEP - ANSWER Loop Electrosurgical Excision; Surgical procedure that uses the electrosurgical unit
coupled to a loop electrode on the cautery pencil; used to excise a cone of tissue to remove an area
of neoplasia.
Ligament - ANSWER A band of fibrous tissue composed of collagen that connects bone to bone.
Marsupialization - ANSWER Incision of a closed cavity with the suturing of the opened edges to the
wall of the wound to form an open wound that will heal by second intention.
Myoma - ANSWER A benign fibroid tumor of the uterus.
Occiput anterior - ANSWER The most common relationship between the presenting fetal part and
the maternal body pelvis.
Parity - ANSWER The classification used to indicate the number of live and stillborn births that a
female has delivered at more than 20 weeks of gestation.
Perineum - ANSWER The area between the posterior portion of the vagina or scrotum and the
opening to the anus. Forms the base of the perineal floor and posterior wall of the vagina. The
levator ani muslces form a sling to keep the pelvic contents intacts during coughing, straining, or
bearing down in labor.
, Pfannenstiel - ANSWER Surgical transverse incision made in the lower abdomen, uaully employed
when performing a C-section.
Vestibule - ANSWER An opening that serves as the entrance to a passageway, such as the vestibule
of the vagina.
What is the fornix? - ANSWER The annular recess created by the cervical-vaginal junction.
What are the 3 layers of he uterine wall? - ANSWER Peritoneum, myometrium, and endmetrium.
Where are the Bartholon's glands located and that is their function? - ANSWER They are located
within the vestibule and they secrete a lubricating mucoid substance.
List the structures contained within the borad ligament. - ANSWER Uterine fallopian tube, the round
and ovarian ligaments, various blood vessles, nerves, and lymphatics.
What are the 2 other names for the fallopian tubes? - ANSWER Uterine tubes and oviducts.
Name the 2 hormones from the anterior pituitary that stimulate the ovarian cycle. - ANSWER
Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
Name the 2 hormones that are produced by the ovary. - ANSWER Estrogen and progesterone.
What is the main muscle of the pelvic floor? Name it's 3 components. - ANSWER Levator ani mucsle;
it's 3 components are, 1) iliococcygeal 2) pubococcygeal and 3) puborectalis.
Labia Majora - ANSWER Rounded prominent longitudinal flaps, the large outer lips. Contains
sebaceous and sweat galnds, covered in a triangle of hair - after menopause the labia majora
atrophies.
Vulva - ANSWER The external female genitalia.
Mons pubis - ANSWER Rounded prominence over symphysis pubis, top part of the labia majora.
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