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What is the main function of the uterine tube?
To transport oocyte to the uterus and allow transport of sperm to oocyte
Where are the ovaries typically located?
Deep within the true pelvis, close to the lateral pelvic walls
What is the function of the cervix?
To allow passage of fluids out of the uterus and to seal the uterus during pregnancy
What is the function of the vaginal cavity?
To allow passage of menstrual blood and allow entry of the penis during sexual intercourse
What is the main component of the cortex region of the ovary?
Oocytes and associated follicular cells
What is the function of the medulla region of the ovary?
To act as a conduit for blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics
What develops from the somatic support cells in the developing gonad?
Follicular cells
What is the function of the uterine cavity?
To facilitate implantation of a fertilized oocyte and house the developing embryo/fetus
What can vary from person to person?
The position of the ovaries
Which cavity does the oocyte get released into before being collected by the uterine tube?
Peritoneal cavity
Which hormone released by the corpus luteum aids in endometrial thickening?
Progesterone
Where does fertilization typically occur in the uterine tube?
Ampulla
What is the typical position of the uterus in the pelvic cavity?
Anteverted and anteflexed
What axes form the angulations of the uterus?
Both a and b
Which region of the vagina is closely related to the rectouterine pouch?
Posterior fornix
Which surface of the cervix can be viewed during a speculum examination?
Ectocervix
What is the result of malpositioning of the uterus?
Relaxation of the supporting structures and growths on the uterus
Which structure releases the oocyte into the peritoneal cavity?
Uterine tube
What is the homologous artery to the uterine artery in males?
Inferior vesical artery
Which major vein receives blood from the right ovary?
Inferior vena cava
Which nerve supplies the area of skin shown by Pin 1?
Dorsal nerve of the clitoris
What action could be performed to reduce the pain from the ovarian carcinoma?
Cut the infundibulopelvic ligament
Which muscles overlie the corpora cavernosa and corpora spongiosa?
Ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus
What is the motor innervation of the bulbospongiosus and ischiocavernosus muscles?
Pudendal nerve
Which nerve supplies the area of skin shown by Pin 2?
Posterior labial nerve
What is the location of the aorta at the level of?
L2 vertebra
Which vein receives blood from the left ovary?
Left renal vein
What is the name of the gland that opens at the region shown by the asterisk?
Greater vestibular (Bartholin’s) gland
What is the name of the ligament that is derived from the gubernaculum and connects the uterus?
Round ligament of the uterus
What runs between the layers of the broad ligament?
Uterine tubes, Ovaries, ovarian ligaments, uterine and vaginal arteries and veins, and autonomic fibres
What is the relationship between the ureter and the uterine artery?
The ureter runs inferior to the uterine artery close to the uterus
What is the origin of the ovarian artery?
Abdominal aorta
What are the two thick connective tissue structures that tether the uterus and cervix to the sacrum and lateral pelvic wall?
Uterosacral ligament - Cardinal ligament
What is the name of the peritoneal region where the ovarian artery, ovarian vein, sympathetic fibres and associated visceral a^erents are located?
Infundibulum ligament
What is the name of the ligament that connects the uterus and is derived from the gubernaculum?
Round ligament of the uterus
What is the name of the structure that is deep to the infundibulum ligament?
Ovarian artery, ovarian vein, sympathetic fibres and associated visceral a^erents
Arrange the structures of the female reproductive tract in the correct order. Learn about the roles of the ovary, uterine tube, uterine cavity, cervix, and vaginal cavity.
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