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