COBGC Anatomy and Medical Terminology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The term 'dysmenorrhea' most accurately describes:
- Absence of menstrual periods
- Painful or difficult menstruation (Correct answer)
- Irregular menstrual bleeding
- Excessive menstrual blood loss
Correct answer: Painful or difficult menstruation
Dysmenorrhea literally means painful menstruation, from 'dys-' (difficult/painful), 'meno' (month/menses), and '-rrhea' (flow).
Question 2: Which structure forms the floor of the female pelvis and supports pelvic organs?
- Coccyx
- Pelvic diaphragm (Correct answer)
- Inguinal ligament
- Iliopectineal line
Correct answer: Pelvic diaphragm
The pelvic diaphragm, composed mainly of the levator ani and coccygeus muscles, forms the muscular floor of the pelvis.
Question 3: A 'primipara' is a woman who:
- Is pregnant for the first time
- Has delivered one viable infant (Correct answer)
- Has never been pregnant
- Is currently in her first trimester
Correct answer: Has delivered one viable infant
Primipara (para 1) refers to a woman who has delivered one viable infant, distinguishing it from primigravida (first pregnancy).
Question 4: The term 'menarche' refers to:
- The cessation of menstruation
- The first menstrual period (Correct answer)
- The midpoint of the menstrual cycle
- The proliferative phase of menstruation
Correct answer: The first menstrual period
Menarche is the term for the first occurrence of menstruation, typically occurring during puberty.
Question 5: Which part of the fallopian tube is closest to the uterus?
- Infundibulum
- Ampulla
- Isthmus (Correct answer)
- Fimbriae
Correct answer: Isthmus
The isthmus is the narrowest, medial portion of the fallopian tube closest to the uterine wall.
Question 6: The Bartholin's glands (greater vestibular glands) are located:
- On either side of the clitoris
- At the posterior vaginal introitus at 4 and 8 o'clock positions (Correct answer)
- Within the labia minora folds
- Adjacent to the urethral meatus
Correct answer: At the posterior vaginal introitus at 4 and 8 o'clock positions
Bartholin's glands open at the posterolateral vaginal introitus (approximately 4 and 8 o'clock positions) and secrete mucus for lubrication.
Question 7: The medical term 'hydrorrhea gravidarum' refers to:
- Excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
- Profuse watery vaginal discharge during pregnancy (Correct answer)
- Accumulation of fluid in fetal cavities
- Excessive amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus
Correct answer: Profuse watery vaginal discharge during pregnancy
Hydrorrhea gravidarum describes intermittent, watery discharge during pregnancy that may represent amniotic fluid leakage.
COBGC Anatomy and Medical Terminology 3
The term 'dysmenorrhea' most accurately describes: