Anatomy
This portion of the uterus is the most superior portion.
What is the fundus.
The average menstrual cycle is:
What is 28 days.
This muscle is typically hammock-shaped and forms the floor of the female pelvis.
What is Levator Ani muscle.
On the left of the monitor for a transabdominal, transverse scan, you will find this label.
What is right.
What is the posterior cul-de-sac. (or pouch of Douglas or rectouterine space)
What is the functional layer.
During this phase of the menstrual cycle, the endometrium appears as a thin and hyperechoic line.
What is the early proliferative phase.
This muscle is best seen transverse with a cephalic angulation.
What is the obturator internus muscle.
On the bottom of the screen for a transvaginal ultrasound, this is the label.
What is superior.
The right Ovarian vein drains into what?
The IVC
What is the infundibulum.
During this phase of the menstrual cycle, there is a low level of FSH and LH and a higher level of estrogen and progesterone.
This pair of muscles is located in the false pelvis.
What is the iliopsoas muscle(s).
When the uterus forms a 90 degree angle with the cervix, this is the position of the uterus. This is also the most common position seen.
What is anteverted.
The left ovarian vein drains into this structure.
What is the left renal vein.
This structure of the female pelvis produces estrogen and progesterone.
What is the ovaries.
During this phase of the ovarian cycle ovulation occurs. (Based on a 28 day cycle)
What is the late ovarian follicular phase.
This portion of the broad ligament is where the fallopian tube travels and it contains the vessels for the fallopian tube.
What is the mesosalpinx.
When the entire uterus is displaced to the left it is termed.
What is levoposition.
A woman who is postmenopausal and is not on HRT should have an endometrium thickness of this.
The equation for ovarian volume is (LxWxAP) x 0.52. What is the correct volume of an ovary that measures 4x3x3.
What is 18.72cc
The hypothalamus releases this hormone to stimulate this structure to release FSH and LH. (2 part answer)
This muscle can be seen equally on both transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound exams.
What is the piriformis muscle.
When the uterine body tips posteriorly and forms a 180 degree angle it is known as.
What is retroverted.
What anomaly is the most commonly seen in the female reproductive system.