Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Name the structures.

Female External Genitalia
- Mons pubis
- Prepuce of clitoris
- Clitoris (head)
- Vestibule
- Anus
Name the structures.

External Female Genitalia
- Labia majora
- Labia minora
- Urethral orifice
- Hymen (ruptured)
- Vaginal origice
- Opening of the duct of the greater vestibular gland
What organs of the female are considered part of the vulva?
Vulva
_(_external genitals of female)
- labia minora
- labia majora
- clitoris
- glands (vestibular(
- vagina
What organs of the female are considered part of the vestibule?
Vestibule
(“entrance”)
- labia minora
- clitoris
- vaginal orifice
- vestibular glands
*Not the labia majora
What organs of the female are considered part of the perineum?
Perineum
(“peri-care”)
- Vulva
- labia majora
- labia minora
- clitoris
- glands (vestibular)
- vagina
- Anus
- Mons pubis
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Internal Female Genitalia
- Vagina
- Cervix of uterus
- Isthmus of uterus
- Body of uterus
- Fundus of uterus
- Endometrium
- Myometrium
- Perimetrium
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Internal Female Genitalia
- Frimbriae
- Ampulla of uterine tube
- Isthmus of uterine tube
- Ovary
- Ovarian ligament
- Infundibulum of uterine tube
- Suspensory ligament
Name the structure and its part.

Vagina
- Rugae
- Rugae are small pleats that allow the vagina to be both very small and compact, and then to expand to many times its original size when necessary.
- Rugae is kind of like ruching!
Name the structure and it’s parts.

Internal Female Genitalia
- Cervix
- External os
- External orifice
- Internal os
- Internal orifice
Name the structure and its parts

Uterus
- Uterus
- Cervix
- Body of uterus
- Fundus of uterus
Name the three layers of the uterus

Layers of the uterus
- Perimetrium
- “Perimeter”
- Myometrium
- “Muscle”
- Endometrium
- “Inner”
Name the structure and direction

- Lateral fornix
Name the structures

Internal Female Genitalia
- Rectouterine pouch
- Posterior fornix
- Anterior fornix
- Vesicouterine pouch
Name the two layers the endometrium is divided into and their function.

Endometrium is divided into two layers:
- Stratum functionalis
- “Functional layer”
- Shed during menstruation
- Stratum basalis
- “Basal Layer”
- Gives rise to the stratum functionalis
Define mentruation/menses.

Menstruation/menses
The periodic blood that flows as a discharge from the uterus. Also called menorrhea, the time during which menstruation occurs is referred to as menses. The menses occurs at approximately 4 week intervals to compose the menstrual cycle.
Name the structure and its parts.

Uterine tubes (fallopian tubes)
- Fimbrae
- Infundibulum
- Isthmus
- Ampulla
Name the structure and its part

Ovaries
- Tunia albuguinea
- White fibrous connective tissue layer
Define ectopic pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancy
- An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the main cavity of the uterus
- May occur in the fallopian tubes, abdominal cavity, ovary, or cervix
Name the supporting ligaments

Supporting Ligaments
- ovarian ligament
- mesosalpinx
- suspensory ligament
- mesovarian
- mesometrium
- round ligament
- cardinal ligament
- uterosacral ligament
- broad ligament
- mesosalpinx
- mesovarian
- mesometrium
What is the purpose of the female reproductive system?
Purpose of Female Reproductive System
- It produces the oocytes
- Produces estrogen and progesterone
- Carries the fertilized zygote to term
Identify histology. Name the structure and its parts.

Uterine tube
- Smooth muscle
- Folded mucosa
*Has ciliated epithelium
Name the structure and its parts.

Uterus
- (Endometerium) basal layer
- Myometrium
Name the structure and its function.

Uterine Tube
- Ciliated epithelium
- Folded mucosa
- Smooth muscle
Name the structure and its parts

Uterus
- Endometrium
- Myometrium
- Perimetrium
Name the structure and its parts.
Uterus
- Myometrium
- Endometerium
- Basal layer
- Functional layer
Name the structure and its parts

Uterus
- Serosa
- Myometrium