OB-GYN 1500 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers
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What 4 bones make up the bony pelvis? - ANSWER-2
innominate (ant. and lat.), sacrum, and coccyx
What 3 things can lead to compression of the ureters
resulting in hydronephrosis? - ANSWER-pregnancy,
uterine fibroids, and ovarian masses
What are the measurements of the average menarchal
uterus? - ANSWER-6-8cm long; 3-5cm A/P and trv.
Superficial functional layer shed with menses: -
ANSWER-zona functionalis
Regenerates new endometrium after menses: - ANSWER-
zona basalis
A double-fold of peritoneum that drape over the fallopian
tubes, uterus, and ovaries; extend from lateral uterus to
,pelvic sidewalls; contain blood vessels and nerves: -
ANSWER-broad ligament
Upper fold of broad ligament (encloses fallopian tube): -
ANSWER-mesosalpinx
Posterior fold of broad ligament (encloses ovary): -
ANSWER-mesovarium
Fibrous cords between layers of the broad ligament in
front of and below fallopian tubes (anterior and inferior);
help to hold uterine fundus in a forward position: -
ANSWER-round ligaments
Firmly fix the cervix in position: - ANSWER-cardinal and
uterosacral ligaments
Muscles that make up the pelvic sidewall: - ANSWER-
psoas major and iliacus
Muscle that makes up the posterolateral sidwall of the
pelvis: - ANSWER-piriformis
Muscle that makes up the anterlateral sidewall of the
pelvis: - ANSWER-obturator internus
Muscles that make up the pelvic floor (diaphragm): -
ANSWER-levator ani and coccygeus
,Muscles that make up the levator ani: - ANSWER-
puborectalis, pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus
Muscle that is the most inferior aspect of bladder: -
ANSWER-levator ani
The most common muscle to be mistaken for the ovary: -
ANSWER-piriformis
Muscles that are discretely marginated and hypoechoic: -
ANSWER-iliopsoas
What position is the uterus in when the cervix and vagina
form a 90-degree or less angle? - ANSWER-anteverted
What position is the uterus in when the body and fundus
are curved forward on cervix? - ANSWER-anteflexed
What position is the uterus in when the entire uterus tips
backward? - ANSWER-retroverted
What position is the uterus in when the fundus or body is
curved backward on? - ANSWER-retroflexed
What position is the uterus in when the uterus tilts
(deviates) to the right? - ANSWER-dextroversion
, What position is the uterus in when the uterus deviates to
the left? - ANSWER-levoversion
An abnormal dropping of the uterus caused by weakening
of ligaments and pelvic floor muscles which allows the
uterus to protrude into the vagina; pessary: - ANSWER-
prolapse
Fallopian tubes are also called: - ANSWER-oviducts
What are the measurements of the fallopian tubes? -
ANSWER-10 to 12 cm in length; 1 to 4 mm in diameter
Lateral (distal) segment; wide, trumpet-shaped structure
of the fallopian tubes: - ANSWER-infundibulum
Fringelike extensions which move over the ovary
directing the ovum into the fallopian tube after ovulation:
- ANSWER-fimbriae
Middle segment; longest and most coiled segment;
usually where fertilization takes place: - ANSWER-
ampulla
Medial segment of the fallopian tubes: - ANSWER-
isthmus
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