Exercise 39: Female Organs And Structures Flashcards
What is the domed portion of the uterus called?
Fundus
What structure transports the secondary oocyte toward the uterus?
Uterine tubes
Where is the usual site of fertilization?
Ampulla
What is found on the end of the infundibulum of the uterine tubes?
Fimbriae
What is the opening between the uterus and cervix called?
Internal os
What is the largest portion of the uterus?
Body of uterus
In which organ does implantation of the zygote and development of the fetus occur?
Uterus
What is the narrower portion of the uterus that connects with the vagina?
Cervix
Which structure produces secondary oocytes and hormones?
Ovary
What is the middle layer of the uterus called?
Myometrium
What is the sheet-like ligament that attaches the uterus to the lateral body wall?
Broad ligament
What layer of the uterus sheds during menstruation?
Stratum functionalis
What ligament attaches the uterus to the labia majora?
Round ligament