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Hypospadias   The ext. urethral orifice is not where it is supposed to be. The ext. urethral orifice is inf. to the normal location.  
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Phimosis   Foreskin cannot be withdrawn, requires circumcision.  
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Paraphimosis   Foreskin cannot be drawn over the glans, requires circumcision.  
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Variocele   Incompetency of the pampiniform plexus and can lead to pain and infertility.  
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Spermadocele, Hydrocele, & Hematocele   (sperm, water, & blood) Occur if the processus vaginalis is left open.  
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Vaginismus   Involuntary contraction bulbospongiosus that leads to painful intercourse.  
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Hysterectomy   Removal of the uterus. The ureters are in danger when the uterine a. is cut.  
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Episiotomy   Performed during childbirth when the baby’s head is too large to comfortably fit without tearing the perineal m. of the mother. The perineum and vaginal wall are cut.  
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Hysterosalpingography   The contrast medium is injected into the uterine tubes to view whether or not they are continuous with the ovaries.  
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Pelvic Inflammatory disease   Inflammation of the Fallopian tubes and can cause loss of the epithelium in the tubes. This can lead to infertility.  
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Ectopic pregnancy   A fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus. If the egg implants in the Fallopian tube it can cause the tube to rupture. It causes severe abdominal pain.  
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Leiomyomas/Fibroids   -smooth m. tumors of the uterus. They are the most common benign tumors in women. They are freq. in women >30 and rare in women <18. They typically regress after menopause.  
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McDonald’s surgery   Cervix is tied at 14 wks pregnant and untied at 36 wks. The suture is sup. to outer surface of cervix near level of internal os in intervals (for individuals with scarring).  
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Cervical Incompetence   the internal os is incompetent. This can lead to repeated 2nd semester miscarriages. It can be caused by infection, hypertension, diabetes, etc. Treatment is Shirodkar/McDonald’s surgery.  
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Vaginal Prolapse   The uterus drops lower when uterine support is lost.  
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Retroverted Uterus   Associated with pain during intercourse, pain during menstruation, back pain, spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), and sterility or it could be asymptomatic.  
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Ovarian Tumors   Can contain other tissue types, for example teratomas (germ cell tumors) of the ovary.  
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)   Most common female endocrine disorder. It is characterized by increased LH and androgens, decreased FSH, follicular cysts, obesity, no menstruation, excessive hairiness, and infertility. It can be caused by insulin insensitivity.  
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Follicular Cysts of the Ovary   Unruptured follicles that cause pain when they do rupture.  
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia   Enlarged prostate (not cancerous) that causes the urge to urinate regularly.  
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Atonic or Hypotonic bladder   An enlarged bladder that does not empty normally due to denervation or obstruction. Incontinence occurs because of overfilling.  
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Injury to the Pelvic floor and Perineum   This can be caused by childbirth. The levator ani m. is most often injured. This can alter the position of the bladder and the uterus and may cause urinary stress incontinence.  
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Non-Neoplastic Ovarian Cysts   The most common cause ovarian enlargement (except in pregnancy – then luteal cysts).  
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Cleft Palate   Occurs when the lat. palatine processes, nasal septum and/or med. Palatine process fail to fuse properly. Post. is more common than ant. Steroid use in mother can lead to it.  
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Cleft Lip   The maxillary and med. nasal process fail to fuse. This is the most common congenital malformation of the head.  
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Salivary Gland Stones (sialolithiasis)   The most common disease of the salivary gland. Submandibular gland is most susceptible.  
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Mumps   Causes an inflammation of the parotid gland and if severe can lead to Bell’s palsy (because of compression of CNVII) and infertility (because of cross-rxn of Ab).  
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Lingual Thyroid   Present on the foramen cecum and can produce thyroid hormones.  
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Bell’s palsy   A form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of theCNVII that results in the inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.  
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Macroglossia   enlargement of the tongue. It can be caused by hypothyroidism, amyloidosis, and cretinism.  
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Paralysis of CNXII   (Hypoglossus n.) leads to the tongue being stuck towards the side that is damaged.  
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Scurvy   Vitamin C deficiency that leads to bleeding of the gums and other cartilage issues.  
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Nasal Septal Deviation   Can block the sinuses and cause infection.  
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Sinusitis   Inflammation of the mucosa of the sinuses.  
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Rhinitis   Nasal mucous membrane inflammation.  
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Rhinorrhea   runny nose  
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Nasal polyp   Pinkish gray color focal thickening of the mucosa due to edema.  
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Charcot Marie Tooth-X   mutation in Cx-32. The symptoms include peripheral n. demyelination and axonal degeneration because of an autoimmune attack.  
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Trochlear n. Injury   Leads to double vision when the patient looks straight downward.  
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Hyperacusis   (hearing things louder than normal) is associated with damage to the facial n. that innervates the stapedius m.  
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Otitis Media   is an ear infection. It can be of the ext., middle or inner ear.  
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Myringotomy   is when a tympanostomy tube is put in the eardrum to relieve pressure and excess fluid.  
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Otosclerosis   (calcification/hardening of annular l.) causes deafness.  
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Papilledema   is bulging of the optic disc due to intracranial pressure.  
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Glaucoma   is when retinal ganglion cells die by apoptosis. One of the main causes is heightened pressure in the eye due to diseases such as diabetes.  
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Cataracts   are caused by protein deposition in the lens. They can obstruct vision.  
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CNIII Palsy   causes pupil dilation and can be caused by tumors, aneurysms, etc.  
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Ophthalmoplegia   can be caused by thrombosis of cavernous sinus or aneurysm of the int. carotid a. which can compress the nerves present there  
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Orbicularis Oculi Muscle   Innervated by CNVII  
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Levator Palpebrae Superioris   innervated by CNIII and elevate the upper lid  
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Sup. Tarsal Musle   Innervated by sympathetic n. and elevate the upper lid.  
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Lacrimal Apparatus   produces tears and is innervated by the nervous intermedius from CNVII from lacrimal nucleus and sup. salivatory nucleus  
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Tear Pathway   Tears → puncta lacrimalia → lacrimal canal → lacrimal sac → nasolacrimal duct → inf. nasal meatus  
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Intraocular Muscles   Sphincter Pupillae, Ciliary Muscle, & Dilator Pupillae  
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Dilator Pupillae   contraction dilates pupil, sympathetic innervation (T1-T2, long ciliary n. from CNV/1)  
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Sphincter Pupillae   constricts pupil, parasympathetic innervation by CNIII (from Edinger-Westphal nucleus)  
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Ciliary Muscles   contraction thickens lens, parasympathetic innervation is CNIII (from Edinger-Westphal nucleus)  
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Extraocular Muscles   Inf. Oblique, Sup. Oblique, Sup. Rectus, Inf. Rectus, Lateral Rectus, and Medial Rectus  
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Superior Rectus   lifts eye, turns eye medially in adduction, innervated by CN III.  
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Inferior Rectus   Depresses eye, innervated by CNIII  
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Medial Rectus   turns eye medially in adduction, innervated by CNIII  
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Lateral Rectus   turns eye lateral in abduction, innervated by CNVI  
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Superior Oblique   rotates upper ½ eye toward nose; abduct, depress and internally depress eye, innervated by CNIV  
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Inferior Oblique   extorsion, elevation, and abduction of eye, innervated by CNIII  
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Contents of Cavernous Sinus   CNIII, CNIV, CNVI, part of CNV, & int. carotid a.  
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CNI   Olfactory (sensory)  
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CNII   Optic (sensory)  
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CNIII   Oculomotor (motor)  
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CNIV   Trochlear (motor)  
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CNV   Trigeminal (sensory & motor)  
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CNV   Trigeminal (sensory & motor)  
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CNVI   Abducens (motor)  
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CNIX   Glossopharyngeal (sensory & motor)  
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CNVI   Abducens (motor)  
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CNX   Vagus (sensory & motor)  
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CNXI   Accessory (motor)  
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CNXII   Hypoglossal (motor)  
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Cornea   Innervated by CNV-1 (ophthalmic nerve)  
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CNV-1   Opthalmic Nerve  
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CNV-2   Maxillary Nerve  
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CNV-3   Mandibular Nerve  
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Optic Disc   Blindspot of the eye, (where the optic nerves exit)  
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Schlemm’s Canal   site of absorption for the aqueous humor produced the by the ciliary process  
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Central Fovea   it's the site with the most photoreceptors and has the highest visual acuity.  
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Blood Supply of the Eye   central artery of retina & ciliary artery (these arteries are branches of ophthalmic a. from int. carotid a.)  
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Venous Drainage of the Eye   superior and inferior ophthalmic vein into cavernous sinus then to cranial venous sinuses and finally to the internal jugular vein  
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Direct & Consensual Light Reflex   (constriction of the pupil when light is shown into the eye) is controlled by CNIII (Edinger-Westphal nuclei). This can be lost in head trauma.  
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Accommodation   The changes made in the eye when changing from looking at something far away to looking at something nearby. Medial rotation of the eyes, constriction of the pupil, & contraction of the ciliary m. (thickening of the lens) occurs during accommodation.  
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Auditory Pathway   External Ear → Tympanic Membrane → Middle Ear → Internal Ear  
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External Ear   Contains the auricle, and external auditory/acoustic meatus. Innervated by auriculotemporal nerve (CNV) and auricular branch of CNX. Blood supply: anterior, posterior, and deep auricular artery (from external carotid artery)  
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Tympanic Membrane   transmits sound (vibrates when hit by sound waves). The thin layer of skin covering the Tympanic Membrane has two parts; the external part is called stratified keratinizing epithelium & the internal part is called the simple squamous epithelium.  
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Middle Ear   (Tympanic Cavity) Contains ossicles, & borders the medial/labyrinthic wall, Tensor Tympani muscle, Auditory/Eustachian Tube. The muscles in the middle are the Stapedius & Tensor Tympani muscle.  
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Superficial Muscles around Auricle Innervation   (part of the external ear) innervated by CNVII  
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Stapedius Muscle   Draws stapes out of oval window, dampens sound transmission, innervated by the stapedius branch of CNVII  
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Auditory/Eustachian Tube   Connects nasopharynx to middle ear cavity  
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Tensor Tympani Muscle   Tenses tympanic membrane, innervated by CNV-3 (Mandibular Nerve)  
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Ossicles   transmits sound (bones of the ear: Malleus Incus, & Stapes)  
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Auditory/Eustachian Tube   Connects nasopharynx to middle ear cavity  
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Mastoid Antrum   An air space in the mastoid bone, which contains mastoid cells.  
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Mastoid Cells   Spaces in the Mastoid Antrum that very in size & number.  
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Medial Wall   (Labrynthic Wall) Has two openings leading into the internal ear; Round (Cochlear) Window, & Oval (Vestibular) Window.  
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Oval Window   (Vestibular) Leads to the vestibule, the middle par of the bony labyrinth.  
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Internal Ear   Contents: Membranous labyrinth, Bony labyrinth, Cochlea, & Vestibular system.  
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Membranous Labyrinth   filled with Endolymph  
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Bony Labyrinth   filled with Perilymph & surrounds the Membranous Labyrinth  
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Vestibular System   a sense organ for equilibrium and consists of three parts; the Saccule, Utricle, & Semicircular ducts.  
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Int. Auditory Meatus   Contains CNVIII  
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Perilymph   (fills the M.L.) a fluid similar to CSF constituents, & rich in Na^+(Sodium) & suspends the M.L.  
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Endolymph   (fills the B.L.) a fluid similar to intracellular fluid constituents, & rich in K^+(Potassium)  
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Saccule & Utricle   Sensory receptors responsible for detection of linear acceleration, & pull of gravity.  
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Semicircular Ducts   Their ampulla have a ridge called the cristae ampullaris which have hair cells that detect angular acceleration  
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Cochlea   Consists of: Scala Tympani, Scala Vestibuli, Helicoterma & Cochlear Duct  
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Helicoterma   Connects the Scala Vestibuli and Scala Tympani  
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Cochlear Duct   A trigangular canal that between the S.V. & the S.T. The Basilar Membrane is the floor. The Stria Vascularis forms the lateral wall.  
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Organ of Corti   hair cells that sense sound  
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Stria Vascularis   Floor of the cochlear duct, it contains the Organ of Corti.  
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Basilar Membrane   Lateral wall of the Cochlear Duct, & produces Endolymph  
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Scala Tympani   Tympanic Duct  
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Scala Vestibuli   Vestibular Duct  
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Neurons   (Central Nervous Systems cells) they transmit electrical signals, found in grey matter of CNS and ganglia. 3 types: Bipolar, Unipolar, Multipolar.  
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Nerve Fibers   3 Types; A, B, And C.  
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A Fibers   myelinated & four sub-classified nerve fibers(fast to slowest); Alpha(fastest conduction velocity), Beta, Gamma, & Delta  
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B Fibers   myelinated  
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C Fibers   (slowest conduction velocity) thin, & unmyelinated  
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Cell Body   (perikaryon) vary in size, contain normal cell organelles & RE of Neurons.  
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Axon   (part of the neuron, also called nerve fibers) transmits neural impulses away from the neuron. Each Neuron only has one Axon.  
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Dendrite   Increase the receptive area of the Neuron, and transmit info to the neuron.  
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Bipolar Interneuron   They are found in a retina, olfactory, & auditory systems. A single neurite branching from the cell, & divides shortly into a peripheral & central axon.  
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Unipolar Sensory neuron   (Pseudounipolar) Found in the dorsal root & other sensory ganglia. A single neurite branching from one pole of the cell.  
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Multipolar neuron   Found in the ventral horn of the spinal cord, and many other places in the brain. One axon & several dendrites.  
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Myelin   Made up of 80% lipids, 20% proteins, & insulates neurons (specifically axons) – speeds up nerve impulse. Intermittent rather than continuous.  
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Nodes of Ranvier   Interrupt the myelin sheath.  
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Conduction Velocity   increases with increased size of the diameter of an axon, &/or if myelin is present.  
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Relative Refractory period   is a short period after the Action Potential during which another Action Potential cannot be induced, because the Na^+ channels are closed.  
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Absolute Refractory period   A short period during which a strong stimulus can induce an Action Potential  
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Repolarization   Occurs when the membrane opens the K^+ channels, which open more after the inactivation of the Na^+ channels, thereby repolarizing itself.  
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Depolarization   This leads to action potential (+40 mV) and n. impulse  
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Synapse   connection between neurons or nerve and muscles, 4 types; Chemical, Electrical, Excitatory, or Inhibitory.  
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Resting Membrane Potential   -80mV  
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Action Potential   Short Lasting excitation of the cell, during which the membrane potential of the cell rises rapidly, then subsequently falls  
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Exicitation   Depolarization  
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Electrical Synapses   gap junctions (formed by connexons), ions flow in either directions or bidirectionally via the connexons.  
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Chemical Synapses   (most common) unidirectional, neurotransmitter  
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Excitatory   depolarizing the postsynaptic membrane  
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Inhibitory   hyperpolarizing & decreasing the chance of the postsynaptic neuron being excited.  
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Reflex Arc   determines a structural plan of the nervous system and can be somatic or visceral, consisting of a working chain of coordinating neurons.  
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Essential Components of a reflex   Sensory receptor → Sensory nerve → Interneuron (in spinal column) → Motor neuron → the effector organ (a muscle for example)  
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Central Nervous System   brain, brainstem, & spinal cord  
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Peripheral Nervous System   spinal & cranial nerves, peripheral ganglia  
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Glial cells   (Peripheral Nervous Systems cells) nonexcitable & have other functions, including support, protection, myelination & cavity lining of the nervous tissue  
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Oligodendrocytes   (Central Nervous System support) Create the myelin sheath for CNS Axons  
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Microglial cells   (Central Nervous System support) Immune defense & phagocytic activity  
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Ependymal cells   (Central Nervous System support) line fluid filled cavities  
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Astrocytes   (CNS support) blood brain barrier, support, supply glucose to neurons. 2 types; protoplasmic & fibrous astrocytes  
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Protoplasmic Astrocytes   shorter processes, mainly in grey matter  
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Fibrous Astrocytes   long processes, mainly in white matter  
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Dermatome   sensory innervation of skin  
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Schwann cells   (Peripheral Nervous System support) Create the myelin sheath for PNS Axons (regeneration)  
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Satellite cells   (Peripheral Nervous System support) line the exterior surface of neurons in the PNS  
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Motor Nerves   Three types of motor nerves innervate muscles; Alpha, Gamma, & C  
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Large Alpha   (Motor Nerve) Innervate Extrafusal muscles  
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Small Gamma   (Motor Nerve) Innervate Intrafusal muscles  
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Thin, Unmyelinated C   (Motor Nerve) supply smooth muscle in the wall of blood vessels, visceral organs & glands  
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Motor End Plate   (Neuromuscular Junction) connects the nervous system to the muscular system via synapses between efferent nerve fibers and muscle fibers. 3 parts: Natural Element, Muscular Element, & Synaptic Cleft.  
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Neural Element   (Motor End Plate of Motor Nerves) myelinated axon that loses myelin  
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Muscular Element   (Motor End Plate of Motor Nerves) naked axon in groove of sarcolemma  
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Synaptic Cleft   (Motor End Plate of Motor Nerves) space between sarcolemma and axon  
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Tetracycline   An antibiotic that, when given to a child, may lead to yellow discoloration of the teeth, enamal hypoplasia, & reduced growth of long bones.  
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Congenital Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)   results in deformed (Hutinson's teeth), showing indentations on the borders of teeth. It's a severe condition that may be accompained by mental retardation, hydrocephalus, deafness, blindness, & other conditions.  
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Measels (rubeola)   extremely contagious, with a 7-14 day incubation period. Begins with a fever, cough, conjunctivitis, & excessive mucus production, followed by Koplik's Spots in the mouth & spots on the trunk within 2-3 days. Complications include otitis media & pneumonia  
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Koplik's Spots   red with a white center  
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Coryza   excessive mucus production  
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Conjunctivitis   photophobia  
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Herpes Simplex 1   displays as lesions around the lips and in the mouth. The virus is dormant in the sensory ganglia and is reactivated by stress, sunlight, menses, etc.  
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Aphthous   (canker sores or stress ulcers) are localized ulcerations in the mouth. They are painful. grayish lesions on a red base, and are often stress induced.  
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Peuts-Jeghers Syndrome   is an autosomal dominant disease. Symptoms include polyps of the GI tract (jejunum) & melanocytic pigmentation of the lips and oral mucosa.  
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Addison's Disease   (adrenocortical insufficiency) involves excess ACTH (melanocyte stimulating properties).  
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Heavy Metal Poisoning   is Exhibited in a lead line in the gingiva, & includes silver poisoning (grayish discoloration)  
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Receptors   Sensory nerve endings (9 types of sensory receptors: Mechanoreceptors, Thermoreceptors, Chemoreceptors, Baroreceptors, Electromagnetic Receptors, Nociceptors, Neuromusclular Spindles & Neurotendineus Spindles)  
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Mechanoreceptors   (Sensory Nerve) Respond to Mechanical Stimulus.  
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Thermoreceptors   (Sensory Nerve) Sense temperature changes  
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Chemoreceptors   (Sensory Nerve) sense chemical changes by taste & smell, or by oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration in the blood.  
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Baroreceptors   (Sensory Nerve) stimulated when blood pressure is high.  
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Electromagnetic Receptors   (Sensory Nerve) photoreceptors that detect light  
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Muscle Receptors   (Sensory Nerve) There are two types of muscle sensory receptors; Neuromusclular spindles & Neurotendineus spindles.  
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Neurotendineus Spindles   (Muscle Receptors of Sensory Nerve) (Golgi tendon organ) in tendons, sense tension to prevent tearing/avulsion of tendon  
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Neuromusclular Spindles   (Muscle Receptors of Sensory Nerve) in skeletal muscle for muscle activity control  
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Nociceptors   (Sensory Nerve) Pain Receptors  
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Hair Follicle Receptors   (Mechanoreceptors of A Beta N.) senses bending of hair  
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Meissner’s Corpuscles   (Mechanoreceptors of A Beta N.) modified flattened Schwann cells, touch in palm, sole, nipple and external genitalia  
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Pacinian Corpuscles   (Mechanoreceptors of A. Beta N.) onion-like, detects vibration in dermis, ext. genitalia, l. and joint capsules  
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Ruffini’s Corpuscles   (Mechanoreceptors of A. Beta N.) senses stretch in dermis of hair skin  
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Hering’s n.   [Baroreceptors] (CNIX), CNX, symp. n. in carotid body: senses carbon dioxide tension increase and oxygen tension decrease  
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Teeth   Innervated by Maxillary Nerve (Upper) & Mandibular (Lower). The blood supplied by superior and inferior alveolar artery. (from maxillary a.) The venous drainage is superior and inferior alveolar veins.  
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Palatoglossus   elevates the tongue, and is innervated by CNX (pharyngeal plexus)  
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Palatopharyngeus   elevates the pharynx, and is innervated by CNX (pharyngeal plexus)  
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Tensor Veli Palatine   elevates the velum of the palate during swallowing, tenses the soft palate, opens the Eustachian tube and is innervated by CNV  
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Uvulae Muscle   elevates the uvula, and is innervated by CNX (pharyngeal plexus)  
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Oral & Laryngeal Sensory Innervation   CNIX  
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Levator Veli Palatine   Elevates the soft palate, and is innervated by CNX (pharyngeal plexus)  
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Nose Innervation   Motor: CNVII, Smell: CNI, Sensory: CNV-1 & CNV-2 (sensory for the tip of the nose is innervated by CNV-1),  
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Nose Blood Supply   ophthalmic, maxillary, & facial arteries.  
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Nose Venous Drainage   ophthalmic, maxillary, & facial veins.  
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Stylopharyngeus Muscle   innervated by CNIX (motor branch), elevates and widens the pharynx  
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Pharynx   3 parts: nasopharynx, oropharynx, & laryngopharynx (Hypopharynx). It's part of both digestive and respiratory tracts. The venous drainage is the through the internal jugular vein.  
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Nasopharynx   Starts from post. nasal aperture & ends at C2. The pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube, torus tubarius, salpingopalatine fold, pharyngeal tonsil can be found here.  
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Oropharynx   Starts from soft palate (at C2) & ends at the level of hyoid bone. The Palatopharyngeal fold & Palatine tonsils can be found here.  
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Laryngopharynx   (Hypopharynx) Starts from Epiglotties & ends at the cricoid cartilage. The piriform recess can be found here.  
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Pharynx Blood Supply   ext. carotid (through ascending pharyngeal, facial, & maxillary artery).  
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Piriform Recess   Directs food away from airway  
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Pharynx Innervation   Mucuous Membrane sensory innervation is CNIX (pharyngeal plexus) & Motor Innervation is by CNX (Except Stylopharyngeus)  
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Superior, Middle, & Inferior Constrictor Pharyngeal Muscle   innervated by CNX(pharyngeal plexus) & constricts different parts of pharynx.  
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Waldeyer’s Ring of Lymphoid Tissue   Consists of pharyngeal/adenoid tonsil, tubal tonsil, palatine tonsil, lingual tonsil & forms a ring that protects respiratory and GI tracts from microbes.  
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Styloglossus   (extrinsic) elevation/retraction of the tongue, innervated by CNXII  
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Hyoglossus   (extrinsic) depression of the tongue, innervated by CNXII  
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Genioglossus   (extrinsic) depression of the tongue, innervated by CNXII  
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Sup. and Inf. longitudinal muscles of the Tongue   (intrinsic) curl tongue, & shorten tongue, innervated by CNXII  
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Transverse muscle of the Tongue   (intrinsic) elongation of tongue, & narrowing tongue, innervated by CNXII  
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Vertical muscles of the Tongue   (intrinsic) widen and flatten tongue, innervated by CNXII  
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Blood Supply & Venous Drainage of Tongue   Main blood supply is lingual a. (from ext. carotid a.), minor blood supply is inf. alveolar a., facial a., ascending pharyngeal a. The venous drainage is from the lingual v. and others (to int. jugular v.)  
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Dorsum of the Tongue   covered by various papillae that increase the area for taste receptors. 4 papillae important papillae on the dorsum are the Fungiform, Foliate, Filiform & Vallate papillae.  
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Vallate Papillae   largest papillae, only 8-10, located anterior to terminal sulci, most taste buds in the epithelium  
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Filiform Papillae   located on the dorsum, sensitive to touch, typically no taste buds  
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Fungiform Papillae   located on the dorsum & apex, taste buds  
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Foliate Papillae   Located on the sides of the tongue.  
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Tongue   Develops from 2nd and 3rd branchial arch, & aids in ingestion, swallowing, chewing, speech, & sucking.  
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Lingual Vein   used for bypassing 1st pass effect  
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Innervation of the Tongue   Ant. 2/3 sensory n. - lingual n. (CNV/3), later leaves this n. and joins CNVII via the chorda tympani. Ant. 2/3 taste n. – chorda tympani (CNVII). Post. 1/3 taste and sensory n. - innervated by CNIX. Back is innervated by CNX.  
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Taste Fibers   (part of tongue innervation) Terminate in the nucleus solitarius.  
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Saliva   1 L/day is made, & used for lubrication, protection, initial starch digestion, dilution  
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Inferior Salivary Glands   (Sublingual & Submandibular gland) Secretes into oral cavity proper. They are innervated by the parasympathetic superior salivatory nucleus (CNVII).  
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Superior Salivary Glands   (Parotid gland) It's innervated by the parasympathetic superior salivatory nucleus (CNIX).  
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Parotid Gland   Consists of serious type secretory glands. The int. & ext. carotid a., int. jugular v., CNIX, & CNX are in the vicinity. Saliva produced by the parotid gland goes through Stenson’s duct in buccinators into vestibule of mouth near 2nd upper molar.  
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Hard Palate   Forms anterior 3/5 of roof of mouth & is made up by the Maxillary and palatine bones.  
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Soft Palate   (Velum) The Oral side is covered by stratified squamous epithelium. The Nasopharyngeal side is covered by pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium. Uvula descends from post. side. Consists of muscles, glands, lymphoid tissue, aponeurosis.  
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Palate Innervation   Parasympathetic Fibers from superior salivatory nucleus innervate mucous membrane, glands, other structures. Sensory innervation is through CNV-2 through the Pterygopalatine branch.  
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Pterygopalatine Branch Innervation   (Part of the Palate Innervation) Greater & Lesser palatine nerves innervate the posterior parts of the palate & nasopalatine nerve rostrally.  
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Lateral Wall of the Nasal Cavity   Contains the superior, middle, & inferior concha, Sphenoethmoid recess, & superior, middle, & inferior meati. Under each concha is a meatus.  
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Superior & Middle Concha   They come from the ethmoid bone.  
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Inferior Concha   is a bone of the facial skeleton.  
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Sphenoethmoid Recess   Located behind Superior Concha. The Sphenoidal sinus & Sphenopalatine foramen opens here.  
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Sphenopalatine Foramen   Contains sphenopalatine vessels, & connects the nasal cavity to the pterygopalatine fossa.  
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Superior Nasal Meatus   posterior ethmoidal cells open here  
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Middle Nasal Meatus   Ethmoidal bulba is located here. Middle ethmoidal air cells open on or above the Ethmoidal bulba. Located inferiorly to the Ethmoidal Bulba is the Semilunar Hiatus. Across the semilunar hiatus is the frontonasal sinus.  
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Inferior Nasal Meatus   Contains the opening for the nasolacriminal duct.  
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Semilunar Hiatus   Openings for anterior ethmoidal air cells and maxillary sinus are found here. Located undereneath the Ethmoidal bulba, in the middle nasal meatus.  
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Frontal Sinus   Drains into the middle nasal meatus via the frontonasal duct. Located across from the semilunar haitus, inside the middle nasal meatus.  
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Iliopsoas Muscle   is the chief flexor of the hip and helps in lateral flexion of the vertebral column, & helps in achieving & maintaing supine position. It's innervated by L1-L3 (lumbar plexus to the psoas, & lumbar plexus & femoral nerve to the iliacus).  
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Obturator Muscle   Laterally rotates the thigh at the hip joint, an abductor when the leg is flexed; helps keep the head of the femur in the socket. Innervated by the nerve to the obturator internus (L5-S2).  
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Piriformis Muscle   It's Lateral rotator, & abductor of the thigh, & it helps keeps the femur head in the acetabulum. It's innervated by the nerve to piriformis (from the sacral plexus), S1-S2.  
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Pap Smear   It's performed on a female to count the various cell types (atypical cells and low or high-grade lesions). It screens for cancers.  
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Bulbourethral Glands   (homologous structures) Cowper’s in male, Bartholin’s in female.  
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Aqueous Humour   It's a transparent fluid with low-protein concentrations. Located in the anterior & posterior chambers of the eye, (the spaces between the lens and the cornea).  
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Levator Ani Muscle   3 parts; Puborectalis, Iliococcygeus & Puboccygeus. Supports pelvic structures & organs. Innervated by S4, inferior rectal (anal) n. coming from the pudendal, & the coccygeal plexus. Ant. medial edges of this muscle don't fuse & gap is covered by fascia.  
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Puborectalis   (rectal sling) Part of the Levator Ani Muscle, it helps with fetal continence.  
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Coccygeus Muscle   Contraction of this muscle can flex the coccyx, it also assists the Levator Ani Muscle in function. Innervated by S4-S5.  
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Pelvic Diaphragm   (pelvic floor) It's made up by the Levator Ani Muscle & the Coccygeus Muscle.  
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Pelvic Contents   urinary bladder, anterior urinary tract, distal parts GI tract, part of rectum, rectovesical pouch, internal male/female genital organs, vesicouterine/uterovesical pouch (female only), rectouterine pouch (female only)  
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Homologous Arteries   Inferior Vesical artery (MALE) & Vaginal artery (FEMALE) are homologus. Uterine Artery (FEMALE) & the Artery of the ductus deferens (MALE) are homologus.  
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Urinary Bladder   Reservoir for urine, it can hold 500-700 ml of urine, the urge to defecate is at 350 ml.  
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Trigone   (Part of UB) located on posterior surface and near neck of bladder. It contains the opening for the ureters. At the trigone, the smooth muscle of the bladder forms internal urethral sphincter.  
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Paracystium   (Part of UB) loose connective tissue, contains n. and vessels, surrounds bladder ant. and lat.  
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Sympathetic Urinary Bladder Innervation   inf. hypogastric plexus (lesser, least, lumbar splanchnic n.) These nerves contract internal urethral sphincter & relaxation of the detrusor m. [motor (efferent)]. Same nerves are responsible for sensory (afferent) info from urinary bladder.  
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Parasympathetic Urinary Bladder Innervation   pelvic splanchnic n. (S2-S4) in inf. hypogastric plexus. Nerve's motor NN. contracts the detrusor muscle & relaxation for internal urethral sphincter. The sensory (afferent) NN. carries the pain & stretch information away from the bladder.  
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Parasympathetic Urinary Bladder Innervation (Referred Pain)   Referred pain from these internal organs is conveyed to the corresponding dermatones of the perineum, as well as the upper thigh posteriorly.  
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Urinary Bladder Blood Supply   Branches of interior iliac a. [Sup. vesical a., Obturator a., Inf. gluteal a., & Inf. vesical a.] & (Inf. vesical a. from int. iliac a. {MALE}) & (Inf. vesical a. from uterine a. {FEMALE}) & (Vaginal a. {FEMALE}) & (Vaginal a. {FEMALE})  
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Urinary Bladder Venous Drainage   Vertebral Venous plexus→Urinary Bladder→[prostatic venous plexus (only in males)]→Vesical Venous Plexus→Interior Iliac Vein  
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Seminal Vesicles   Pseudostratified columnar epithelium covers the seminal vesicle. Glands that produce alkaline secretion that contains fructose (energy), prostaglandins, and other things. This secretion makes up bulk of semen.  
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Blood Supply, Venous Drainage, & Innervations of Seminal Vesicle   Blood supplied by the inf. vesical a., middle rectal a. The veins drain into the inf. vesical v., middle rectal v. And is innervated by pelvic splanchnic nerve (Parasympathetic & Sympathetic)  
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Seminal Vesicles & Ejaculatory Ducts   Lined by 2x cell layer of pseudostratified epithelium. Contains lipofuscin (golden-brown pigment).  
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Blood Supply, Venous Drainage, & Innervations of Seminal Vesicles & Ejaculatory Ducts   BD: by inf. vesical a., middle rectal a., int. pudendal a. VD: prostatic venous plexus→internal iliac v. 2nd route via prostatic venous plexus & internal vertbebral venous plexus. NN: S2-S4 (sympathetic & parasympathetic)  
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Metastazing of Prostate   can be caused by the communication w/ vesical venous plexus and int. vertebral venous plexus in the Seminal Vesicles & Ejaculatory Ducts  
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Epididymis   Stores spermatozoa, & maturation of spermatozoa occurs here. Upon sexual stimulation, it contracts and releases sperm into the Duct of epididymis which drains into the vas deferens.  
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Spermatozoa   A sperm cell that has yet to mature and is nonmotile.  
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Sperm   Matured sperm cell, that is motile.  
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Duct of Epididymis   The wall of the duct of epididymis is lined with Stereociliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium. It drains into the Vas Deferens,  
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Ductus/Vas Deferens   Muscular tube that runs from the tail of the epididymis through inguinal canal & ends by joining the duct of seminal vesicle. Stereociliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium line it. Blood supplied by inf. vesicle a. & vein drains into inf. vesicle v.  
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Male Urethra   4 parts: prostatic, preprostatic, membranous, & spongy. BS: inf. vesical, middle rectal, & int. pudendal arteries. VD: vesical, middle rectal, pudendal & veins. NN: pudendal n., pelvic splanchnic n. (parasymp.), inf. hypogastric plexus (symp.).  
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Preprostatic (Male Urethra)   located in pelvis, and follows internal urethral orifice.  
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Membranous (Male Urethra)   in perineum, narrowest part, most prone to damage Surrounded by ext. urethral sphincter & perineal membrane Originates from deep trans. perineal m.(urogenital diaphragm) controlled voluntarily & NN by the Pudendal n. Cowper’s Gland are Posterolateral  
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Spongy (Male Urethra)   located in perineum, Cowper’s/bulbourethral glands open into here. Squamous epithelium covers the area close to the external urethral orifice.  
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Pseudostratified or Stratified Columnar Epithelium   Bulbar & membranous parts of the urethra are covered by this.  
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Cowper’s Glands (Male Urethra)   (bulbourethral glands) Open into spongy urethra, & located posterolaterally to the membranous section of the urethra.  
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Clitoris   It's only function is sexual arousal. It's also homologous to the penis.  
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Bulbs of the Vestibule   have a venous plexus, & are homologous to the bulbs of the penis.  
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Prostate   homologous structure is paraurethral glands of Skene. Largest accessory gland in male reproductive system. Palpable through rectal examination.  
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Female Urethra   More prone to infection because it's shorter. BD: int. pudendal, & vaginal arteries. VD: int. pudendal, & vaginal vein. Deep trans. perineal m. forms external urethral sphincter (voluntary control). The urethral glands open into urethra.  
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Prostatic Secretion   weakly acidic secretion that contains, citric acid, & prostaglandins  
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Bartholin’s Glands (Female Urethra)   lesser & greater vestibular glands are found around lower parts of the female urethra.  
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Cell Types found in the Prostatic Epithelium   Neuroendocrine, Basal, Secretory, Uothelium and Ejaculatory duct/seminal vesical cells  
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Prostatic Utricle (Prostatic Section of Male Urethra)   blind opening, remnant of Mullerian/paramesonephric duct. Close to the openings of ejaculatory ducts.  
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Prostatic (Male Urethra)   located in pelvis, most dilated part, urothelium covers the prostatic part of the urethra. The Urethral crest has a Seminal colliculus that has two openings of ejaculatory ducts & Prostatic sinuses with Prostatic ductules (openings).  
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Urethral Crest (Prostatic Section of Male Urethra)   a ridge on the middle posterior wall of the prostatic urethra  
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Seminal Colliculus (Prostatic Section of Male Urethra)   fusiform expansion on the Urethral Crest  
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Prostatic Ductules (Prostatic Section of Male Urethra)   fenstrations (openings) on the prostatic ductules.  
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Prostatic Sinuses (Prostatic Section of Male Urethra)   a slightly depressed fossa located on both sides of seminal colliculus.  
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Basal Cell   separate secretory cells from basement membrane, low cuboidal epithelium w/ columnar mucus-secreting cells. Some reserve cells (stem cells) that are positive for androgen receptors.  
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Neuroendocrine Cell   positive for chromogranin A,B, secretogranin II, peptide hormones, PSA.  
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Prostatic Glandular tissue   Secretes normal mucins, produces pigment: lipofuscin, & is Androgen sensitive (castration = atrophy)  
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Secretory Cells   Positive for PAP, PSA, vimentin, keratin, LEU7/CD57, EMA (80%) & CEA (25%).  
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Perineum   Lowest part of trunk. Perineal body in the center is the site of attachment for all perineal muscles. All perineal muscles are innervated by the branch of pudendal n.  
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Deep trans. perineal muscle   aid the pelvic diaphragm in orgasm, support perineal body & innervated by the branch of pudendal n.  
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Sup. trans. perineal muscle   aid the pelvic diaphragm in orgasm, support perineal body & innervated by the branch of pudendal n.  
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Ischiocavernosus muscle   aids in erection & innervated by the branch of pudendal n.  
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Bulbospongiosus   supports perineal body, aids in erection & innervated by the branch of pudendal n.  
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Ext. anal sphincter   closes anal canal, supports perineal body, & innervated by the inf. rectal/anal n. branch of pudendal n.  
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Ext. urethral sphincter   Compresses urethra & responsible for urinary continence. In males, it also extends to ant. surface of prostate. In females it surrounds urethra and vagina, it's called the urethrovaginal sphincter in females. It's innervated by the branch of pudendal n.  
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Paraurethral glands of Skene (Female Urethra)   open into the external urethral orifice & are homologous structures to the prostate (male). The ducts of the paraurethral glands are found on each side of the ext. urethral orifice.  
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Broad ligament of the Uterus   Supports & lifts uterus & Fallopian tubes, 2x layer sheath of parietal peritoneum. Vesicouterine and rectouterine pouches are extensions. It's has different names based on where it's located.  
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Contents of the Broad ligament   Contents: uterine a./v./n., ovarian a./v./n., suspensory l. of ovary, parts of ovary, fallopian tube, ureter, transverse cervical/cardinal l., fat/areolar tissue, ovarian l., epoophoron, paroophoron, Gartner’s duct (remnant of Wolffian’s duct)  
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Mesovarium   (Broad ligament of the Uterus) when it's around the ovaries  
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Mesosalpinx   (Broad ligament of the Uterus) when it's around the uterine tubes  
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Mesometrium   (Broad ligament of the Uterus) when it's on the uterus  
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Suspensor l. of Ovary   (Broad ligament of the Uterus) covering ovarian vessels extended to pelvic wall  
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Blood Supply & Venous Drainage for the Scrotum   BD: post. scrotal a. (from int. pudendal a.), ant. scrotal a. (from ext. pudendal a. from femoral a.), cremasteric branch of inf. epigastric a. VD: post scrotal to int. pudendal, ext. pudendal, cremasteric branch of inf. epigastric veins  
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Lymphatic drainage & Innervations for the Scrotum   Lymphatic drainage is to sup. inguinal lymph nodes which then drain into the deep inguinal lymph nodes. NN: genitofemoral n. (Anterolateral), ilioinguinal n. (Anterior), pudendal n.(Posterior) post. femoral cutaneous n. (Inferior)  
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Contraction of Dartos fascia & Dartos muscle   wrinkling of scrotum (prevents heat loss)  
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Scrotum   out pouching of the skin of the perineal region that is the continuation of the abdominal wall structures, some layers can be seen in the wall of the scrotum or in the spermatic cord, Covers testes.  
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Layers of the Scrotum   Skin, Dartos fascia, dartos m., Ext. spermatic fascia, Cremaster m. & fascia, Int. spermatic fascia, & Tunica vaginalis  
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Dartos fascia, & muscle   continuation of sup. fascia of abdominal wall  
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Ext. spermatic fascia   continuation of ext. abd. oblique m.  
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Cremaster m. & fascia   continuation of int. abd. oblique m.  
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Int. spermatic fascia   continuation of transversalis fascia  
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Tunica vaginalis   continuation of peritoneum  
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Skin   continuation of abdominal wall  
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Thermoregulator of the Testes   pampiniform plexus, dartos fascia & cremaster muscle  
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Surface of the Ovaries   Surface isn't covered by peritoneum (vessels and ligaments are covered by mesovarium). Surface of the ovary is covered by simple cuboidal epithelium, it's scarred in older women.  
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Ovarian Blood Supply & Drainage   BS: ovarian a. from abdominal aorta.VD: ovarian v. (Right directly to IVC) & (Left to left renal v.).  
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Ovaries   2 parts: Medulla & Cortex. Ovaries are attached to the Uterus by means of the ovarian ligament. Suspensory l. contains ovarian a. and v. Produces estrogen when stimulated by FSH from the pituitary gland & produces ovum in a process called Oogenesis  
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Oogenesis   Process of producing ovum. Meiosis of oocytes is stopped in fetal life (frozen @ primary oocyte). Meiosis continues in oocyte that will become the ovum released. A Graafian follicle is a large, mature prior to rupture.  
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Uterus   Place where fetus implants and grows, & It can extend as high as T9 near the end of pregnancy. The Uterus has 3 layers; Endometrium, Myometrium, & Peritoneum. The vaginal portion of uterus is by stratified squamous non-keratinizing epithelium.  
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Dynamic Support of Uterus   is provided by the pelvic diaphragm  
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Blood Supply, Venous Drainage, Passive/Mechanical Support, & Innervation of the Uterus   BS: uterine a. (from int. iliac a.) and ovarian a. VD: uterine v. (from int. iliac v.) and ovarian v. Passive/Mechanical is support antroversion (90 degree). Innervated by pelvic splanchnic n.: S2-S4 (symp. and parasymp.).  
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Testes   Each is covered by tunica albuginea, & left is lower than the right. They produces spermatozoa (envelops it) & secrete male androgens (aka testosterone) via Leydig cells. They also secrete inhibin to regulate the previous these two processes.  
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Fallopian Tubes   Located intraperitoneal in the mesosalpinx. 4 parts: Infundibulum, Ampulla, Isthmus, & Uterine part. Interior of the tube is covered by simple high columnar ciliated epithelium that produces fluid for egg nutrition (fluid has current produced by Ciliae).  
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Penis   3 Cylindrical parts: 2 corpora cavernosa (erectile tissues) & 1 corpus spongiosum. Tunica albuginea (fibrous capsule) covers corpora cavernosas. 3 mechanisms: ejaculation, emission & erection.  
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Myometrium   The middle layer of the uterus. It's the smooth muscle layer of the uterus.  
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Endometrium   The inner most layer. The mucosa which makes up the endometrium, is made out of simple high columnar epithelium.  
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Peritoneum   The outer most layer of the uterus. It covers the Myometrium from the outside.  
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Opening of External Os   (part of uterus) is round in a female who hasn’t had children, & transverse after childbirth.  
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Sertoli Cells   Support the production spermatozoa in seminiferous tubules, by enveloping them, & by supporting them to maturation.  
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Blood Supply, & Venous Drainage of Testes   BS: testicular/gonadal a. (from abdominal aorta). VD: pampiniform plexus (thermoregulator) to testicular v., L. testicular v. to left renal v. & R. testicular v. to IVC.  
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Blood Supply, Venous Drainage, & Innervation of the Fallopian tubes   BS: ovarian a. (from abdominal aorta), uterine a. (from int. iliac a.). VD: ovarian v., uterine v., R. uterine v. drains to IVC & L. uterine v. drains into the l. renal v. Innervated by the pelvic splanchnic nerves S2-S4 (symp. and parasymp.).  
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Uterine part of the Fallopian Tubes   (intramural) Short & runs through the uterus into the uterine cavity.  
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Isthmus of the Fallopian Tubes   Connects the ampulla to the uterine part.  
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Infundibulum of the Fallopian Tubes   Is open & has fingerlike structures called the fimbria. It opens into the peritoneal cavity at the fimbria.  
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Ampulla of the Fallopian Tubes   Site of fertilization, has longitudinal grooves to help guide the ovum, & is the widest part.  
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Ciliae of Glandular Cells in the Fallopian Tubes   Produces a current in fluid that helps with spermatozoa distribution & egg migration.  
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Erection   Innervated by the pelvic splanchnic n. (parasymp). Helicine a. relaxes & blood rushes in, blood fills corpus cavernosa (tunica albuginea tightened), bulbospongiosus & ischiocavernosus contract, (contraction prevents outflow of blood).  
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Emission   This mechanism is innervated by L1-L2 (symp). After being stimulated, the ductus deferens and seminal vesicles deliver semen to prostatic urethra by mean of peristalsis.  
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Ejaculation   Ejaculation is contolled by the contraction of the urethral m. (S2-S4, parasymp). Accompanied by the contraction of the bulbospongiosus m. via somatic n. (S2-S4, pudendal n.). The Symp. n. leads to the closure of the int. urethral sphincter.  
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Prepuce   (foreskin) The prolongation of the skin & fascia of the penis extended as a double layer over the glans penis. This may be removed in a process called circumcision.  
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Flaccidity of Penis after Ejaculation   Occurs when the helicine a. contract so blood leaves (symp.).  
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Vagina   Covered by Stratified nonkeratinizing squamous epithelium, with almost no glands in the epithelium. Vaginal secretion is from cervix, & Bartholin’s glands. Vaginal environment is acidic to protect from infections &/or microbes (pH 4-4.5).  
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Blood Supply of the Vagina   uterine, vaginal, & int. pudendal arteries  
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Fornix of Vagina   The lower part of the cervix that protrudes into the vagina. The bladder can be palpated through the ant. fornix in vaginal examination. The rectouterine (Douglas) pouch, rectum, & vertebrae can be palpated through the post. fornix in vaginal examination.  
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Menstrual Cycle   Each cycle leads to one the release of one ovum. This doesn't occur if pregnant, after menopause, pre-puberty, or severely malnutritioned. Usually 28 days, counting starts from the first day of bleeding. Divided into phases.  
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Secretion Phase   (Days 15-28) Controlled by Progesterone, mucus & blood vessels increase. At the end of this phase, progesterone decreases and arteries contract due to drying, ischemia follows & tissue damage & bleeding starts again.  
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Phase of Proliferation   (Days 5-15) Controlled by Estrogen. Body temperature increases. Functional layer grows, glands get bigger, spiral arteries form. Ovulation occurs around day 13-14.  
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Phase of Desquamation and Regeneration   [menstruation] (Days 1-4) Progesterone disappears & Estrogens Increases. Endometrium is shed (bleeding). Epithelium & connective tissue of the functional layer regenerate from the basal layer & the wound is closed.  
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Salpingitis   Inflammation (pelvic inflammatory disease, PID) and infection (gonorrhea and clamydial) of the Fallopian tubes, may lead to loss of the epithelium, this may interfere with fertilization which may lead to sterility.  
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Ischemia   restriction of blood supply to tissues  
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Luteal Phase   [2nd half of menstrual cycle (secretory phase)] Progesterone increases which causes endometrial layer growth.  
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Follicular Phase   [1st half of menstrual cycle (menstruation & proliferation phase)] Estrogen Increases. Gonadotropin Hormones (FSH & LH) of the piturary gland act on the follicles of the ovary to maturate (then to release the ovum in the middle of the cycle).  
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