Anatomy of the Female Genital System

Abstract

Female pelvic anatomy requires a great deal of comprehensive knowledge that can often seem unattainable. This chapter focuses on the basics of this arena into thirteen sections that may be easier to understand once separated. These 13 sections will cover the uterus, adnexa, and vulvar organs as well as the pelvic bones, vessels, and innervation. With the addition of specific and important surrounding structures and planes, there is emphasis on clinical and surgical application. This information is geared toward a better understanding of the female anatomy for the gynecologist, internist, and family physician, but it is particularly directed to the pelvic surgeon performing laparotomy and/or laparoscopy within this area.