Medical Terminology Chapter 12 Gynecology
and Obstetrics Final Exam with Answers
gynecology- - Correct Answer gene/o- female; woman
-logy study of
Gynecology studies the anatomy and physiology of the female genital system.
obstetrics- - Correct Answer obstetric/o- pregnancy and childbirth
-ices knowledge; practice
Obstetrics studies female reproduction, pregnancy, and childbirth.
genital- - Correct Answer genet/o- genitalia
-al pertaining to
reproductive- - Correct Answer re- again and again; backward; unable to
product/o- produce
-vie pertaining to
female genital and reproductive system consists of: - Correct Answer internal genitalia:
in the abdominopelvic cavity; ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina
external genitalia; mos pubis, labia major, labia minor, clitoris, virginal introits
-breasts and mammary glands
Function of the female genital and reproductive system: - Correct Answer -secrete
female hormones
-develop female secondary sexual characteristics
-produce ova
-menstruate
-conceive and bear children
-produce milk to nourish infants
**system works in conjunction with the endocrine system that release hormones to
stimulate ovulation and lactation
ovary - Correct Answer small gland about 2 inches in length, near the distal end of the
uterine tube.
-broad ligament (sheet of peritoneum) holds ovaries in place
-ovaries are gonads or sex glands
-ovaries contain follicles that rupture and release ova during menstrual cycle
,-They secrete the hormones estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone.
combining forms that mean ovary - Correct Answer ovary/o-
gopher/o-
oocyte- - Correct Answer o/o- egg; ovum
-cite cell
immature ova
uterine tubes - Correct Answer held in place by the broad ligament
Function: transport an ovum from the ovary to the uterus.
•Fimbriae pull ova into the tubes because the tubes do not connect to the ovaries.
•Cilia and peristalsis move the ovum through the tube and down to the uterus.
**3 days for the ovum to reach the uterus and fluid in the tubes nourishes the ovum.
combining forms uterine tube - Correct Answer sapling/o-
fallopian/o-
***sapling/o- is also used with the Eustachian tube of the ear. It is a Greek work
meaning salpingo or trumpet... due to the shape of the tube
adnexa - Correct Answer adnexa/o- accessory connecting parts
-al pertaining to
ovaries and uterine tubes
-Latin word meaning connected parts
fimbriae - Correct Answer finger or fringe like projections at the end of the fallopian
tubes
uterus - Correct Answer •The uterus is an inverted pear-shaped organ held in place by
broad ligaments (and other pelvic ligaments)
•It rests in a position of ante flexion, with the superior portion tipped anteriorly, and rest
on the bladder.
•There are three uterine regions:
-The fundus is the rounded top.
-The body is the wide, central part.
-The cervix is the narrow neck.
•The cervical canal connects to the intrauterine cavity to the vagina.
-cervical os is the opening of the cervix canal
The uterine wall consists of three layers - Correct Answer -The perimetrium is the
outer, serous membrane.
-The myometrium is the muscular inner layer. Muscle fibers are oriented in different
directions to allow strong contractions
,-The endometrium is the inner layer of mucous membrane that sloughs off during
menstruation. It contains glands. It thickens during the menstrual cycle
combining forms that mean uterus; womb - Correct Answer shyster/o-
metric/o-
metro/o-
utter/o-
**Uterus is a Latin word meaning "womb."
oviduct- - Correct Answer of/i- egg; ovum
-duct; tube
ante flexion- - Correct Answer ante- before; forward
flex/o-bending
-ion action; condition
combining forms that mean cul-de-sac - Correct Answer cold/o-
the cul-de-sac is a small pouch created by the broad ligament; it is the area between the
uterus and rectum
perimetrium- - Correct Answer peril- around
metric/o- uterus; womb
-um period of time; structure
fundal- - Correct Answer fund/o- fundus; part farthest from the opening
-al pertaining to
myometrium- - Correct Answer my/o- muscle
merry/o- uterus; womb
-um period of time; structure
intrauterine- - Correct Answer intra- within
utter/o- uterus; womb
-in pertaining to
endometrial- - Correct Answer end/o- innermost; within
metric/o- uterus; womb
-al pertaining to
vagina - Correct Answer •The vagina is a short, tube-like structure.
-The uterine cervix protrudes into the superior end of the vaginal canal.
-The hymen covers the vaginal opening. It is an elastic membrane that partially or
completely covers the opening. Torn by tampons, sex, gym exam.
•functions:
, -To carry menstrual materials out of the body.
-To hold the penis and accept ejaculate.
-To carry the fetus out of the body during childbirth.
fornix - Correct Answer vaginal vault; located behind the vaginal canal and behind and
around the uterus
external genitalia parts: - Correct Answer -The mos pubis overlies the pubic bone,
rounded fleshy area with pubic hair.
-The labia is 2 sets of lip shaped structures that cover the urethral meatus and vaginal
introits. Labia major is the outer, and is thicker and covered in pubic hair. Labia minor is
the inner layer, thinner.
-The clitoris is the organ of sexual arousal.
-The vaginal introits is the vaginal opening.
-The Bartholdi, urethral, and Scene glands produce mucus during sexual arousal. (BUS)
*** breast too
vulvar- - Correct Answer valve/o- vulva
-art pertaining to
the external female genitalia are collectively called vulva
perineal- - Correct Answer purine/o- perineum
-al pertaining to
area between the vulva and anus is perineum
Breast - Correct Answer •The breasts are located on the chest and contain fatty tissue
and glands.
•They develop at puberty in response to estradiol secreted by the ovaries.
•Lactiferous lobules in the breasts produce milk to nourish the newborn; milk is stored in
lactiferous ducts and carried to the nipple
-part of external genitalia
-areola is pigmented area around the nipple
-aka mammary glands
mammary- - Correct Answer mamma/o- breast
-ray pertaining to
combining forms that mean breast - Correct Answer mamma/o-
mamma/a-
mast/o-
lactiferous- - Correct Answer Lacto/i- milk
far/o- bear
-oust pertaining to
and Obstetrics Final Exam with Answers
gynecology- - Correct Answer gene/o- female; woman
-logy study of
Gynecology studies the anatomy and physiology of the female genital system.
obstetrics- - Correct Answer obstetric/o- pregnancy and childbirth
-ices knowledge; practice
Obstetrics studies female reproduction, pregnancy, and childbirth.
genital- - Correct Answer genet/o- genitalia
-al pertaining to
reproductive- - Correct Answer re- again and again; backward; unable to
product/o- produce
-vie pertaining to
female genital and reproductive system consists of: - Correct Answer internal genitalia:
in the abdominopelvic cavity; ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina
external genitalia; mos pubis, labia major, labia minor, clitoris, virginal introits
-breasts and mammary glands
Function of the female genital and reproductive system: - Correct Answer -secrete
female hormones
-develop female secondary sexual characteristics
-produce ova
-menstruate
-conceive and bear children
-produce milk to nourish infants
**system works in conjunction with the endocrine system that release hormones to
stimulate ovulation and lactation
ovary - Correct Answer small gland about 2 inches in length, near the distal end of the
uterine tube.
-broad ligament (sheet of peritoneum) holds ovaries in place
-ovaries are gonads or sex glands
-ovaries contain follicles that rupture and release ova during menstrual cycle
,-They secrete the hormones estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone.
combining forms that mean ovary - Correct Answer ovary/o-
gopher/o-
oocyte- - Correct Answer o/o- egg; ovum
-cite cell
immature ova
uterine tubes - Correct Answer held in place by the broad ligament
Function: transport an ovum from the ovary to the uterus.
•Fimbriae pull ova into the tubes because the tubes do not connect to the ovaries.
•Cilia and peristalsis move the ovum through the tube and down to the uterus.
**3 days for the ovum to reach the uterus and fluid in the tubes nourishes the ovum.
combining forms uterine tube - Correct Answer sapling/o-
fallopian/o-
***sapling/o- is also used with the Eustachian tube of the ear. It is a Greek work
meaning salpingo or trumpet... due to the shape of the tube
adnexa - Correct Answer adnexa/o- accessory connecting parts
-al pertaining to
ovaries and uterine tubes
-Latin word meaning connected parts
fimbriae - Correct Answer finger or fringe like projections at the end of the fallopian
tubes
uterus - Correct Answer •The uterus is an inverted pear-shaped organ held in place by
broad ligaments (and other pelvic ligaments)
•It rests in a position of ante flexion, with the superior portion tipped anteriorly, and rest
on the bladder.
•There are three uterine regions:
-The fundus is the rounded top.
-The body is the wide, central part.
-The cervix is the narrow neck.
•The cervical canal connects to the intrauterine cavity to the vagina.
-cervical os is the opening of the cervix canal
The uterine wall consists of three layers - Correct Answer -The perimetrium is the
outer, serous membrane.
-The myometrium is the muscular inner layer. Muscle fibers are oriented in different
directions to allow strong contractions
,-The endometrium is the inner layer of mucous membrane that sloughs off during
menstruation. It contains glands. It thickens during the menstrual cycle
combining forms that mean uterus; womb - Correct Answer shyster/o-
metric/o-
metro/o-
utter/o-
**Uterus is a Latin word meaning "womb."
oviduct- - Correct Answer of/i- egg; ovum
-duct; tube
ante flexion- - Correct Answer ante- before; forward
flex/o-bending
-ion action; condition
combining forms that mean cul-de-sac - Correct Answer cold/o-
the cul-de-sac is a small pouch created by the broad ligament; it is the area between the
uterus and rectum
perimetrium- - Correct Answer peril- around
metric/o- uterus; womb
-um period of time; structure
fundal- - Correct Answer fund/o- fundus; part farthest from the opening
-al pertaining to
myometrium- - Correct Answer my/o- muscle
merry/o- uterus; womb
-um period of time; structure
intrauterine- - Correct Answer intra- within
utter/o- uterus; womb
-in pertaining to
endometrial- - Correct Answer end/o- innermost; within
metric/o- uterus; womb
-al pertaining to
vagina - Correct Answer •The vagina is a short, tube-like structure.
-The uterine cervix protrudes into the superior end of the vaginal canal.
-The hymen covers the vaginal opening. It is an elastic membrane that partially or
completely covers the opening. Torn by tampons, sex, gym exam.
•functions:
, -To carry menstrual materials out of the body.
-To hold the penis and accept ejaculate.
-To carry the fetus out of the body during childbirth.
fornix - Correct Answer vaginal vault; located behind the vaginal canal and behind and
around the uterus
external genitalia parts: - Correct Answer -The mos pubis overlies the pubic bone,
rounded fleshy area with pubic hair.
-The labia is 2 sets of lip shaped structures that cover the urethral meatus and vaginal
introits. Labia major is the outer, and is thicker and covered in pubic hair. Labia minor is
the inner layer, thinner.
-The clitoris is the organ of sexual arousal.
-The vaginal introits is the vaginal opening.
-The Bartholdi, urethral, and Scene glands produce mucus during sexual arousal. (BUS)
*** breast too
vulvar- - Correct Answer valve/o- vulva
-art pertaining to
the external female genitalia are collectively called vulva
perineal- - Correct Answer purine/o- perineum
-al pertaining to
area between the vulva and anus is perineum
Breast - Correct Answer •The breasts are located on the chest and contain fatty tissue
and glands.
•They develop at puberty in response to estradiol secreted by the ovaries.
•Lactiferous lobules in the breasts produce milk to nourish the newborn; milk is stored in
lactiferous ducts and carried to the nipple
-part of external genitalia
-areola is pigmented area around the nipple
-aka mammary glands
mammary- - Correct Answer mamma/o- breast
-ray pertaining to
combining forms that mean breast - Correct Answer mamma/o-
mamma/a-
mast/o-
lactiferous- - Correct Answer Lacto/i- milk
far/o- bear
-oust pertaining to
