Ch 35 Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Ova flow thru the female reproductive system in the following order (3 items)
Ovaries
Uterine Tubes
Uterus
Structures of the female reproductive system that do NOT play a role in ova transport/ production: (6 items)
labia majora
labia minora
clitoris
vagina
greater vestibular glands
mons pubis
The _ is the female gonad and is found in the _ wall of the pelvis
ovary
lateral wall
Ovaries contain many _ that help produce female sex cells (ova) and the female sex hormones, _ and _.
follicles
estrogen
progesterone
T/F Follicles of the ovaries expel ova directly into the uterine tubes
False, they go directly into the abdominal cavity first then immediately get picked up fimbriae of the uterine tube
The uterine tube’s other 2 names:
Fallopian tubes
Oviduct
Each uterine tube extends from the _ where it presents many finger-like processes called _ to the uterus where the tube attaches to its _ wall.
ovary
fimbriae
lateral
The _ _ (give all 3 names) moves the released ovum to the uterus and if fertilization occurs, it will happen here.
uterine tube
fallopian tube
oviduct
The _ _ [know all 3 names :( ] moves the released ovum to the uterus and if no fertilization occurs the ovum will _ here
Uterine tube
Fallopian tube
Oviduct
degenerate
The uterus has an extremely thick _ _ that expands during pregnancy
muscular wall
The uterus is found in the pelvis laying on the _ surface of the bladder
superior
The main parts of the uterus and its surrounding structures include: (5 items)
fundus
body
isthmus
cervix
rectouterine pouch of Douglas
The fundus of the uterus lies above the openings of the _ _
uterine tubes(or fallopian tubes or oviduct)
The body of the uterus is the main mass that extends _ to a constriction called the _
posteriorly
isthmus
The isthmus of the uterus is _ and sits _ the body of the uterus and the cervix
constricted
between
The cervix of the uterus opens into the _ through which it can be palpated
vagina
Posterior to the uterus is the _ _ of _.
Rectouterine Pouch of Douglas
_ and _ ligaments anchor the uterus laterally to the pelvic wall
Round and broad
The _ _ ligament connects the ovary to the uterus
proper ovarian ligament
The _ ligament of the ovary holds the ovary from the pelvic wall
suspensory ligament
The vagina extends from the _ inferiorly to the _ of the vagina which is its _ opening.
cervix
vestibule of the vagina
inferior
The recess between the cervix and vaginal wall is called the _ and is involved in _ _
fornix
sexual intercourse
The _ fornix of the vagina is the longest recess of the fornices and is found _ to the rectum and _ to the bladder
posterior
anteriorly
posteriorly
The vestibule of the vagina is partly covered by a membranous fold called the _
hymen
The greater vestibular glands of the vagina are 2 small ovoid glands found on the _ wall just inside the _ of the vagina
lateral wall
vestibule
Ducts of the greater vestibular gland drain lubricating mucus into the vestibule of the vagina and are _ during intercourse
compressed
The labia _ are 2 small folds of skin found on either side of the _ of the vagina and are usually hidden by the labia _
minora
vestibule
labia majora
The labia _ are 2 elongated folds of skin that extend _ from the pubis
majora
posteriorly
The outer surface of the labia _ are covered in hair while the labia _ is smooth
majora
minora
The clitoris is homologous to the _ and contains tissue that _ when filled with blood
penis
erects
The clitoris is found where the 2 labia _ join _ .
minora
anteriorly
The _ _ is a fatty round elevation laying over the pubic symphysis and is covered in _ hair
mons pubis
pubic
The female reproductive system’s arterial supply is mainly from the branches of the _ _ artery, including the _ _, _, and _ arteries
Internal Iliac Artery
Internal Pudendal Artery
Vaginal Artery
Uterine Arteries
The gonadal artery, called the _ artery in females mainly supplies the ovaries and fallopian tubes and arises directly off the _ _.
ovarian artery
abdominal aorta
