Obstetrics

Dr. Ezadin Lec:-1-

1-Oct-06

The Anatomy of Female Genital System

It is divided into:
1. Vulva and perineum (External genitalia)
2. Vagina
3. Cervix and body of uterus
4. Appendages of uterus:
Fallopian tube
5. Ovary (Internal genitalia)
6. Supports of uterus:
- Various Ligaments
- Levator ani- muscle
- Diaphragm ( Urogenital )

The Vulva

Includes the following Structures:

1. Hair.
2. Mons pubis.
3. Labia Majora.
4. Clitoris.
5. Labia minora.
6. Introitus.
7. Hymen.
8. Vestibule.
9. Fossa navicularis

The Vagina

A fibromuscular canal lined by stratified squamous epithelium

Ant. wall around 7 cm
Post. wall around 9 cm
Normally commenced by (Doderlein’s bacillus)

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The Uterus

A fibromuscular organ like an inverted pear consistes of :

- The Body (5 cm)

1. Fundus.
2. Corpus.

- The Cervix (2.5 cm)

The fallopian tubes:

10 cm long divided into:

1. Interstitial portion.
2. Isthmus.
3. Ampulla.
4. Infundibulum ( Fimbrial portion)

The ovaries:

Almond shaped ,solid ,grayish pink 3cm x 1.5 x 1 cm.

- Cortex.
- Medulla

The bladder, Urethra, Ureter

The pelvic muscle, ligaments and fasciae:

Pelvic Diaphragm is formed by:

Levator ani muscle

The perineal body:

Is the perineal mass of muscular tissue lies between the anal and the lower third
of the vagina.

The Arteries:
The ovarian A.
The Internal iliac A.
The Superior rectal A.

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The nerve supply of the pelvic viscera:

1. Sympathetic ( pre aortic plexus)

With Superior Hypogastric plexus

Inf. Hypogastric plexus
(plexus of Frankenhanser)

2. Parasympathetic S1,S3,S4

3. Ovarian plexus

Written By:
Rand Aras Najeeb