OBGYN Chapter 5 Vocab
False Pelvis
AKA greater or major pelvis. Area superior to and anterior to the pelvic brim
Linea Terminalis
AKA innominate line. Line drawn from the pubic crest to the arcuate line dividing the true and false pelvis
True Pelvis
AKA lesser or minor pelvis. Portion of the pelvic cavity inferior and posterior to the pelvic brim
Iliopectineal Line
AKA pelvic brim or linea terminalis. The inner surface of the pubic and ilium bones contains a bony ridge, which serves as the line dividing the true and false pelvis
Pouch of Douglas
AKA posterior cul-de-sac or rectouterine recess. Potential space between rectum and uterus
Space of Retzius
AKA properitoneal space. Space between the pubic symphysis and urinary bladder
Anterior cul-de-sac
AKA vesicouterine recess. Potential space between the uterus and urinary bladder
Orthogonal
At right angles (perpendicular)
Iliopsoas Muscle
Combination of the psoas major, psoas minor, and iliacus muscles
Follicular Atresia
Degeneration and reabsorption of the follicle before maturity
Corpora Albicantia
Fibrous tissue that replaces the corpus luteum
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Hormone that stimulates growth and maturation of the ovarian Graafian follicle. The anterior pituitary gland secretes the hormone
Hypertrophy
Increase in size
Fundus
Latin anatomic tern referring to the portion of an organ opposite from its opening
Contralateral
On the opposite side
Ipsilateral
On the same side
Serosa
Serous membrane enclosing an organ that often excretes lubricating serous fluid