BIOL-242 Lecture Notes - Lecture 66: Cervical Cancer, Broad Ligament Of The Uterus, Gardasil
16 Jun 2020
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Chapter 27 part 8 | anatomy of the female. 450,000 women worldwide each year killing half. Risks frequent cervical inflammations, stis, multiple pregnancies. Every two years 21 30; every year > 30; discontinue at 65 if negative for 10 years. Test for human papillomavirus cause of most cervical cancers. Gardasil three-dose vaccine; protects against hpv. Cardinal (lateral cervical ) ligaments from cervix and superior vagina to lateral walls of pelvis. Changes in response to ovarian hormone cycles. Uterine arteries arise from internal iliacs; branch into. Degenerate and regenerate; spasms shedding of functionalis layer during menstruation. Extends between bladder and rectum from cervix to exterior. Urethra parallels course anteriorly; embedded in anterior wall. Dendritic cells in mucosa may provide route for hiv transmission. Mucosa near vaginal orifice forms incomplete partition called hymen ruptures with intercourse. Vaginal fornix - upper end of vagina surrounding cervix. Mons pubis - fatty area overlying pubic symphysis. Labia minora - skin folds lying within labia majora.
