Definition Flashcards
Reproduction
is the process by which genetic material is passed from one generation to the next. The major function of the reproductive system is to produce offspring.
mammary glands
accessory organs of the reproductive system, are milk, producing glands of the female breasts.
After giving birth, hormone stimulates the secretion of milk.
female reproductive system
Includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, accessory glands, and external genital structures.
gonad
an organ that produces ovum or sperm
The gonads, ovaries and testis produce ova and sperm as well as the hormones necessary for proper functioning of the reproductive organs
The ovaries are the female gonads.
means an organ that produces ova or sperm
-produces the reproductive cells.
genitals or genitalia
The reproductive organs weather male or female
Include both external and internal organs
gynecology
Is the medical specialty that treats diseases of the female reproductive organs.
Gynecologic
Means pertaining to gynecology (GYN), or the study of diseases that occur only in females.
vulva
Refers to the external female genitalia
Refers to the external genitalia in the female
vulv/ar vulv/al
vulvar vulval
Means pertaining to the vulva
mons pubis
is a pad of fatty tissue and thick skin that overlies (a bone called the symphysis) the front of the pubic bone.
The pubis is the anterior portion of the hip bones.
After puberty, the mons pubis is covered with hair.
clitoris
Is a small mass of erectile tissue and nerves that has similarities to the male penis.
This small mass of erectile tissue becomes erect in response to sexual stimulation.
labia minora
One of the pairs of skin folds that protect the vagina opening.
merges and forms a hood over the clitoris
Labia minora is the smaller pair
labia majora
The larger pair of skin folds that protects the vaginal opening
prepuce
The retractable cover around the clitoris
(the smaller pair of skin folds, labia minora)
Vestibule
paraurethral glands
vestibular glands
perineum
The area between the vaginal opening and the anus
perineal
Means pertaining to the perineum
uro/genit/al
urogenital
genito/urinary
genitourinary (GU)
Means pertaining to the urinary and reproductive systems
symphysis pubis
Anterior portion of the hip bone
two pairs of skin folds
Singular form
Labia majora labium majus
Labia minora labium minus
Protects the vaginal opening.
paraurethral glands
They are located near the urethra
vestibular gland
lie adjacent to the vaginal opening
vestibule
Is any space or cavity at the entrance to a cCana.
vaginal vestibule
Is the space between the two labia minora into which the urethra and vagina open.