COBGC Anatomy and Medical Terminology 5

Question 1

The medical suffix '-salpinx' refers to which anatomical structure?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tube

Answer

'-Salpinx' is derived from the Greek word for tube and refers to the fallopian tube, as in salpingectomy (removal of a fallopian tube).

Question 2

The zona pellucida is:

Accepted Answer

A glycoprotein shell surrounding the oocyte

Answer

The zona pellucida is the glycoprotein coat surrounding the oocyte that must be penetrated by sperm for fertilization.

Question 3

What does the obstetric term 'asynclitism' describe?

Accepted Answer

Lateral tilting of the fetal head so a parietal bone presents first

Answer

Asynclitism refers to lateral deflection of the fetal head so that one parietal bone (anterior or posterior) presents first to the pelvic inlet.

Question 4

The term 'cervical ectropion' (ectopy) describes:

Accepted Answer

Eversion of columnar epithelium from the endocervix onto the ectocervix

Answer

Cervical ectropion occurs when columnar epithelium from the endocervical canal everts and appears on the visible ectocervix, creating a red, irregular-appearing area.

Question 5

The infundibulopelvic (suspensory) ligament of the ovary transmits:

Accepted Answer

The ovarian artery, vein, and nerves

Answer

The infundibulopelvic ligament (suspensory ligament of the ovary) carries the ovarian artery, vein, lymphatics, and nerve supply to the ovary.

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COBGC Anatomy and Medical Terminology 5