Chapter 4: Sexual Anatomy Flashcards
the collective term for the external genitals of the female
vulva
a highly sensitive sexual organ in the female; the glans is in front of the vaginal entrance, and the rest of the clitoris extends deeper into the body
clitoris
the fatty pad of tissue under the pubic hair
Mons pubis
rounded pads of fatty tissue lying on either side of the vaginal entrance
outer lips
thin folds of skin lying on either side of the vaginal entrance
inner lips
two tiny glands located on either side of the vaginal entrance
Bartholin glands
the skin between the vaginal entrance and the anus
Perineum
the vaginal entrance
Introitus
the tube through which urine passes from the bladder out of the body
Urethra
a thin membrane that may partially cover the vaginal entrance
Hymen
the tube-shaped organ in the female into which the penis is inserted during coitus and through which a baby passes during birth
Vagina
a muscle around the vaginal entrance
Pubococcygeus muscle
erectile tissue running under the inner lips
Vestibular bulbs
female prostate
Skene’s Gland
the organ in the female in which the fetus develops
Uterus
the tubes extending from the uterus to the ovary; also called the oviducts
Fallopian tubes
two organs in the female that produce eggs an sex hormones
Ovaries
the male external sexual organ, which functions both in sexual activity and in urination
Penis
spongy bodies running the length of the top of the penis
Corpora Cavernosa
a spongy body running the length of the underside of the penis
Corpus Spongiosum
a layer of skin covering the glans or tip of the penis in an uncircumcised male; also called the prepuce
Foreskin
surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
Circumcision
a form of male genital cutting in which a slit is made the length of the foreskin on top
Supercision
a form of male genital cutting in which a slit is made on the lower side of the penis along its entire length
Subincision
the pouch of skin that contains the testes in the male
Scrotum
the pair of glands in the scrotum that manufacture sperm and sex hormones
Testes
tubes in the testes that manufacture sperm
Seminiferous tubules
cells in the testes that manufacture testosterone
Interstitial Cells
the mature male reproductive cell, capable of fertilizing an egg
Sperm
a highly coiled tube located on the edge of the testis, where sperm mature
Epididymis
the tube through which sperm pass on their way from the testes and epididymis, out of the scrotum, and to the urethra
Vas Deferens
saclike structures that lie above the prostate and produce about 60% of the seminal fluid
Seminal Vesticles
the gland in the male, located below the bladder, that secretes some of the fluid in semen
Prostate
glands that secrete a clear alkaline fluid into the male’s urethra
Cowper’s Glands
a surgical treatment for breast cancer in which the entire breast, as well as underlying muscles and lymph nodes, is removed
Radical Masectomy
a surgical treatment for breast cancer in which only the lump and a small bit of surrounding tissue are removed
Lumpectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
Hysterectomy
