Chapter 8: Female Reproductive System Flashcards
amnion
innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus.
areola
dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple.
cervix
lower, neck like portion of the uterus.
clitoris
organ of sensitive erectile tissue
corpus luteum
empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone. ( yellow body)
coitus
sexual intercourse.
cul-de-sac
region of lower abdomen
endometrium
inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus.
estrogen
hormone produced by ovaries
fallopian tube
duct wher ovum travels through to the uterus
fertilization
union of the sperm cell and the ovum from which the embryo develops.
gamete
male or female sexual reproductive cell
gonad
male or female reproductive organs including breast
ovary
pair of female organs on each side of pelvis. produce egg cells and hormones
ovum
mature egg
perineum
area between the vagina and anus
pituitary gland
gland at the base of the brain
placenta
vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy
uterus
pear shaped muscular organ in which the embryo and fetus develop
vagina
mucosa lined canal extending from uterus to the exterior of the body
vulva
external female gentalia
amni/o
amnion
amniocentisis
bartholin/o
Bartholin gland
bartholinitis
cervic/o
cervix, neck
endocervicitis
chori/o
chorion/o
chorion
chorionic
colp/o
vagina
colposcopy