ANATOMY OF FEMALE GENITAL TRACT

ANATOMY OF FEMALE GENITAL TRACT
introduction
external genital- mons pubis,clitoris,labia majora,labio minora,bathline gland,vestibule
internal genital- uterus, fallopian tube, cervix, ovary

1. PRANATI PATRA

2. Divisions 2. The isthmus : an area 4-5 mm in length that lies between the anatomical internal os above, and the histological internal os below. It is lined by low columnar epithelium and few glands. The isthmus expands during pregnancy forming the lower uterine segment (10 cm) during the last trimester.

3. THE PELVIC FLOOR All tissues lying between the pelvic cavity and, the surface of the vulva and perineum. Includes: Pelvic peritoneum Extraperitoneal fat and cellular tissue Levators ani and their fascial coats The triangular ligament ( urogenital diaphragm) The perineal muscles and their aponeuroses Subcutaneous fascia and fat Skin.

4. Pelvic Diaphragm = The levator ani muscles + the fascia which covers their upper and lower surfaces In the midline, the pelvic floor is pierced by the Urethra Vagina Rectum.

5. The Levators ani muscle The ischiococcygeus part : Origin from the ischial spine Inserted into the front of the coccyx. The iliococcygeus: Origin from the “white line” on the lateral Wall of the pelvis, inserted into tip of the coccyx and raphe The pubococcygeus Origin from the back of the pubic ramus Inserted into tip of the coccyx and raphe

6. The pubococcygeus Sends fibres to the urethra, vagina and rectum to blend with their intrinsic musclesdescribed as Pubourethralis Pubovaginalis Puborectalis

7. CONCLUSION The female reproductive system is unique in it's own structure. In order to create new life through pregnancy and childbirth a reproductive system is essential. The process is done through a male and female sex cells .

8. BIBILIOGRAPHY Shirish  S  Sheth, “Essential  of Obstetrics” , 1stEdition, Chapter13, Antenatal  Care,Jaypee  Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi,2004, page no.: 102 - 107. Maya Devi  Subedi, “Manual  of Midwifery A” , 1stEdition, Chapter  11,  AntenatalAdvice , Books and Stationers, 2005, page no.: 157 - 165. Kamala  Shova   Napit, “Manual  of Midwifery B” , 1stEdition, Chapter 4,Management of First Stage of  Labour,published  by Makalu Books and Stationers,2005, page no.: 41 to 64. Dutta dc ‘text book of obstetric & gynaecology ‘ 3 rd edition page no – 120-122.  

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