V a g i n a 0.0 / 5 ? OtherAnatomy and physiologyUniversityNone Created by: libsdCreated on: 23-01-19 21:08 What is the vagina A muscular, distensible tube which extends from the vestibule to the cervix passing upwards and backwards to the pelvis 1 of 12 Dimensions 9-10 cm in length. 2.5cm diameter. Canal shapped wider near cervix 2 of 12 Functions Provides an exit for fetus, recieves penis, escape of menstural fluid 3 of 12 Length of walls 7.5cm anterior. 10cm posterior. Protrusion of the cervix at a right angle 4 of 12 Upper end of the vargina Fornix 5 of 12 Vaginal mucosa Stratified squamous epithelium- connective tissue, blood vessels and glands. Elastic lania propria- thick, elastic and rich in elastic fibres 6 of 12 Fibromuscular Two layers of smooth muscle, outer longtitudinal and inner circular 7 of 12 Adventitia Loose connective tissue containing many elactic fibres, blood vessels and nerve endings 8 of 12 What is rugae Wrinkles or folds of tissue which allow the walls to stretch 9 of 12 Source of fluid Mucus secreted from cervix, transudate that seeps out from the blood vessels of the vaginal walls 10 of 12 What is the pH 4.5 11 of 12 What is Doderleins bacilli Colonise the vagina. They produce lactic acid by acting on the glycogen in squamous epithelial lining of the vagina 12 of 12
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