Duct opens at the junction between anterior one third and posterior two third between hymen and labium minus
Bartholin's Glands: Identifying the Incorrect Statement
The question asks to identify the statement about Bartholin's glands that is NOT true. Let's analyze each option:
Option Analysis
- Statement 1: Location
Bartholin's glands are typically located in the superficial perineal pouch, flanking the vaginal opening. This statement is generally considered true.
- Statement 2: Duct Opening Location
This statement describes the duct opening at the junction between the anterior one-third and posterior two-thirds between the hymen and labium minus. This is anatomically inaccurate. The ducts of Bartholin's glands open into the vestibule postero-lateral to the vaginal orifice, typically in the floor of the vestibule, near the frenulum (fourchette), not at the described junction.
- Statement 3: Cause of Abscess
Gonococci (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) is a common bacterial cause of Bartholin's gland abscesses, alongside other pathogens. This statement is true.
- Statement 4: Duct Lining
The ducts of Bartholin's glands are lined by columnar epithelium, which transitions to stratified squamous epithelium near the opening into the vestibule. The statement that the duct is lined by columnar epithelium is correct.
Conclusion on Bartholin's Glands
Based on anatomical accuracy, the statement describing the specific location of the duct opening (Option 2) is not true. Therefore, Option 2 is the correct answer to the question asking which statement is NOT true.
Important Questions from Applied Anatomy
- Which one of the following is NOT a support of uterus, preventing its descent?
- Consider the following statements regarding diameters of a normal female pelvis:
1. AP diameter is the shortest diameter at brim
2. Oblique diameter is the largest diameter of inlet
3. Diagonal conjugate cannot be directly measured
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? - The vaginal pH in childbearing age normally ranges between
Which of the following are correct regarding pelvic cellular tissue?
1. It supports the pelvic organs.
2. It forms protective sheath for blood vessels and terminal part of ureter.
3. It prevents infection to be spread out of pelvis.
4. Marked hypertrophy of pelvic cellular tissue occurs in pregnancy.
Select the answer using the code given below.
- Uterus is supported by which of the following ligaments?
1. Pubocervical ligament
2. Cardinal ligament
3. Uterosacral ligament
4. Ovarian ligament
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
