A&P Of The Female Repoductive System

Question 1

The small arteries which temporarily supply blood to the endometrium of the uterus during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle are the ….

Answer 1

Basal and spiral arteries

Question 2

Ligament which laterally attaches the uterus to the abdominal wall, is either of a pair of rounded cords that arise from each side of the uterus. They are traceable through the inguinal canal to the tissue of the labia majors into which they merge

Answer 2

Round

Question 3

Uterus

Answer 3

Is an inverted pear-shaped muscular organ of the female reproductive system, located between the bladder and the rectum. It functions to nourish and house a fertilized egg until the fetus, or offspring, is ready to be delivered.

Question 4

Myometrium

Answer 4

Is the middle layer of the uterine wall-whose main function is to induce uterine contractions. It consists of smooth muscle cells, supporting strongly tissue, and vascular tissue.

Question 5

The structure that forms a canal between the uterus and vagina

Answer 5

Cervix

Question 6

The mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo is known as the…

Answer 6

Endometrium

Question 7

Corpus (body)

Answer 7

Is the main body of the uterus above the construction behind the cervix and below the opening of the Fallopian tubes

Question 8

Fallopian tubes

Answer 8

Are the pair of tubes that carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus

Question 9

Ovarian artery

Answer 9

Unique to the female anatomy. Relays oxygen-rich blood to the ovaries, branch off the abdominal aorta, and remain completely within the abdominal cavity.

Question 10

Fimbriae

Answer 10

Bordering fringe at the entrance of the Fallopian tubes

Question 11

The outer serous layer of the uterus that secretes a lubricating fluid to help reduce friction and cover some of the organs of the pelvis

Answer 11

Perimetrium

Question 12

Ovary

Answer 12

The essential female reproductive organs that produce eggs and female sex hormones

Question 13

Perineum

Answer 13

The area between the Anu’s and the posterior part of the external genitalia

Question 14

Vagina

Answer 14

Muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is usually 6 to 7 inches or 15-18 cm in length, and it’s walls are lined w mucous membrane.