Anatomy and Medical Terminology Flashcards
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The term 'multigravida' refers to a woman who:
Answer: Has been pregnant more than once
Multigravida means a woman who has been pregnant more than once, regardless of outcome.
Which anatomical structure connects the uterus to the ovary?
Answer: Utero-ovarian ligament
The utero-ovarian (ovarian) ligament directly connects the uterus to the ovary.
The term 'colporrhaphy' describes a surgical procedure involving the:
Answer: Repair of the vaginal wall
Colporrhaphy is the surgical suturing or repair of a defect in the vaginal wall.
Which layer of the uterus is shed during menstruation?
Answer: Endometrium
The endometrium is the innermost mucosal layer that proliferates and sheds during the menstrual cycle.
The medical term for an ectopic pregnancy implanted in the fallopian tube is:
Answer: Tubal pregnancy
A tubal pregnancy is the most common form of ectopic pregnancy, occurring within the fallopian tube.
What does the prefix 'oligo-' mean in obstetric terminology (e.g., oligohydramnios)?
Answer: Scanty or deficient
The prefix 'oligo-' means scanty or deficient, as in oligohydramnios meaning abnormally low amniotic fluid.
The isthmus of the uterus refers to:
Answer: The narrow lower segment between the body and cervix
The isthmus is the constricted transitional zone between the uterine body and the cervix, which becomes the lower uterine segment in pregnancy.