Ch4 Flashcards
Mons pubis
Fatty pad that lies over the anterior surface of the symphysis
With pubic hair
Labia minors
Narrow folds of hairless skin between labia majors and vagina
Labia majora
Crescent shaped fatty tissue covered w pubic hair
Orifice of vagina
Vaginal opening
Perineum
Area between vaginal opening and anus
X urethral opening below clit above vaginal opening
Uterus has 3 parts
Peritoneumshort lower uterine segment
Myometrium-involuntary smooth muscle fibers for expansion of pregnancy and control hemorrhage /design to expel fetus and promote homeostasis after birth
Endometrium-highly vascular lining for implantation of fertilized ovum
Ovulation is the release
Of a mature ovum from the ovary usually monthly
3 hormones produces by the ovaries
Progesterone androgen estrogen
Estrogen stimulates growth
In breast
BSE breast self examination
Palpating of breast to detect signs of breast cancer or other changes
5-7 days after menses
Acesssory glands are responsible for
Lactation
Alveoli produce
Colostrum and milk
Menarche
First menstruation between8-11
Ipv
Initiate partner violence
Menstration
28 days
Uterine lining is shed
Avg blood loss is 50 ml