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Adnexa ✔️Appendages or accessory structures of an organ.
Bony pelvis ✔️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 ✔️Intrauterine position of a fetus in which that buttocks or feet present first.
Cesarean section (C-section) ✔️A surgical procedure in which the abdomen and uterus are incised to
deliver a baby.
Corpus luteum ✔️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 ✔️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 ✔️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 ✔️Difficult birth due to various reasons, such as cephalopelvic distortion, fetus size, or
condition or position of fetus.
Dysmenorrhea ✔️Painful menstruation.
Episiotomy ✔️The surgical incision of perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening and prevent tearing of
the perineum and muscles during delivery.
,Exenteration ✔️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 ✔️Finger-like structures that form on an edge, such as the fimbria of the fallopian tubes.
Fistula ✔️Abnormal communication between to normally seperate internal structures, or an abnormal
communication between an internal structure and the body surface.
Gravida ✔️Refers to the pregnant female; the first pregancy is referred to as gravida I; additional
pregnancies are numbered sequentially.
LEEP ✔️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 ✔️A band of fibrous tissue composed of collagen that connects bone to bone.
Marsupialization ✔️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 ✔️A benign fibroid tumor of the uterus.
Occiput anterior ✔️The most common relationship between the presenting fetal part and the maternal
body pelvis.
Parity ✔️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 ✔️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 ✔️Surgical transverse incision made in the lower abdomen, uaully employed when
performing a C-section.
Vestibule ✔️An opening that serves as the entrance to a passageway, such as the vestibule of the
vagina.
What is the fornix? ✔️The annular recess created by the cervical-vaginal junction.
What are the 3 layers of he uterine wall? ✔️Peritoneum, myometrium, and endmetrium.
Where are the Bartholon's glands located and that is their function? ✔️They are located within the
vestibule and they secrete a lubricating mucoid substance.
List the structures contained within the borad ligament. ✔️Uterine fallopian tube, the round and
ovarian ligaments, various blood vessles, nerves, and lymphatics.
What are the 2 other names for the fallopian tubes? ✔️Uterine tubes and oviducts.
Name the 2 hormones from the anterior pituitary that stimulate the ovarian cycle. ✔️Luteinizing
hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
Name the 2 hormones that are produced by the ovary. ✔️Estrogen and progesterone.
What is the main muscle of the pelvic floor? Name it's 3 components. ✔️Levator ani mucsle; it's 3
components are, 1) iliococcygeal 2) pubococcygeal and 3) puborectalis.
Labia Majora ✔️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 ✔️The external female genitalia.
Adnexa ✔️Appendages or accessory structures of an organ.
Bony pelvis ✔️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 ✔️Intrauterine position of a fetus in which that buttocks or feet present first.
Cesarean section (C-section) ✔️A surgical procedure in which the abdomen and uterus are incised to
deliver a baby.
Corpus luteum ✔️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 ✔️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 ✔️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 ✔️Difficult birth due to various reasons, such as cephalopelvic distortion, fetus size, or
condition or position of fetus.
Dysmenorrhea ✔️Painful menstruation.
Episiotomy ✔️The surgical incision of perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening and prevent tearing of
the perineum and muscles during delivery.
,Exenteration ✔️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 ✔️Finger-like structures that form on an edge, such as the fimbria of the fallopian tubes.
Fistula ✔️Abnormal communication between to normally seperate internal structures, or an abnormal
communication between an internal structure and the body surface.
Gravida ✔️Refers to the pregnant female; the first pregancy is referred to as gravida I; additional
pregnancies are numbered sequentially.
LEEP ✔️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 ✔️A band of fibrous tissue composed of collagen that connects bone to bone.
Marsupialization ✔️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 ✔️A benign fibroid tumor of the uterus.
Occiput anterior ✔️The most common relationship between the presenting fetal part and the maternal
body pelvis.
Parity ✔️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 ✔️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 ✔️Surgical transverse incision made in the lower abdomen, uaully employed when
performing a C-section.
Vestibule ✔️An opening that serves as the entrance to a passageway, such as the vestibule of the
vagina.
What is the fornix? ✔️The annular recess created by the cervical-vaginal junction.
What are the 3 layers of he uterine wall? ✔️Peritoneum, myometrium, and endmetrium.
Where are the Bartholon's glands located and that is their function? ✔️They are located within the
vestibule and they secrete a lubricating mucoid substance.
List the structures contained within the borad ligament. ✔️Uterine fallopian tube, the round and
ovarian ligaments, various blood vessles, nerves, and lymphatics.
What are the 2 other names for the fallopian tubes? ✔️Uterine tubes and oviducts.
Name the 2 hormones from the anterior pituitary that stimulate the ovarian cycle. ✔️Luteinizing
hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
Name the 2 hormones that are produced by the ovary. ✔️Estrogen and progesterone.
What is the main muscle of the pelvic floor? Name it's 3 components. ✔️Levator ani mucsle; it's 3
components are, 1) iliococcygeal 2) pubococcygeal and 3) puborectalis.
Labia Majora ✔️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 ✔️The external female genitalia.
