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Female Anatomy Flashcards

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External female genitalia

A

Mons veneris
Labia majora
Labia minora
Clitoris
Vestibule
Urethra/Urethral opening
Introitus
Hymen
Perineum

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Mons veneris

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triangular mound over the pubic bone above the vulva

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Labia majora

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outer lips of the vulva

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Labia minora

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inner lips of the vulva

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Clitoris

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highly sensitive structure, only function of which is sexual pleasure

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Vestibule

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area of vulva inside the labia minora

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Urethra/Urethral opening

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tube/opening through which urine passes from the bladder

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Introitus

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opening to the vagina

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9
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Hymen

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tissue that partially covers the vaginal opening

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Perineum

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area between the vagina and anus of the female and the
scrotum and anus of the male

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Genital alteration

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piercings, jewelry, cosmetic surgery, etc.

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Several structures under the hair, skin, and fatty pads of the vulva

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Cavernous bodies and vestibular bulbs
Bartholin’s glands

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Bartholin’s glands

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secrete a few drops of fluid during sexual arousal

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14
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Cavernous bodies and vestibular bulbs

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engorge with blood during
arousal

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15
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pelvic floor muscles

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kegel exercises

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16
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internal female sexual anatomy

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Vagina
Cervix
Uterus
Fallopian tubes
Ovaries

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17
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vagina

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stretchable canal in the female that opens at the vulva
 Grafenberg spot (G-spot)
 Arousal and vaginal lubrication
 Vaginal secretions and chemical balance of the vagina

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cervix

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small end of the uterus, located at the back of the vagina

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19
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uterus

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pear-shaped organ inside the female pelvis, within which
the fetus develops

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20
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fallopian tubes

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two tubes, extending from the sides of the uterus,
in which the egg and sperm travel

21
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Ovaries

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female gonads that produce ova and sex hormones

22
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Menstruation

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Sloughing off of uterine lining
− Takes place if conception has not occurred

23
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Attitudes toward menstruation

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Negative beliefs

24
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Menarche

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initial onset of menstrual periods
− Age 11–15
− Dependent on heredity, health, and altitude

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Flow

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− Lasts from two to six days

26
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Volume

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Varies from six to eight ounces

27
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Duration

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Varies from 24 to 42 days

28
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Hypothalamus releases chemicals that stimulate pituitary

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Pituitary produces follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing
hormone

29
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Negative feedback mechanism

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Provides an internal control that regulates hormone fluctuation
during the three phases of the menstrual cycle

30
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Three phases of the menstrual cycle

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Menstrual
Proliferative
Secretory

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Menstrual

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shedding of endometrium

32
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Proliferative

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thickening of endometrium, follicle maturation, and
ovulation

33
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Secretory

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corpus luteum development and further thickening of
endometrium

34
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Sexual activity and the menstrual cycle

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− Increased desire and interest
− Avoidance

35
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Premenstrual syndrome

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physical discomfort and emotional
irritability prior to menstruation

36
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Dysmenorrhea

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painful menses

37
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amenorrhea

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no menses

38
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self-help for menstrual symptoms

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diet and exercise

39
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menopause terms

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Climacteric
− Perimenopause
− Menopause

40
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Climacteric

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: physiological changes during transition period of fertility to
infertility

41
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perimenopause

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time before menopause

42
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menopause

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cessation of menstruation

43
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hormone therapy

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Use of supplemental hormones during and after menopause or following
removal of ovaries
 Estrogen, progesterone, and/or testosterone

44
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Controversy in hormone therapy research

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− Complicated decision
− Contradictory and confusing concerns
* A challenging decision
− Must weigh potential benefits and risks

45
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Gynecological Health Concerns

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Range from minor infections to cancer
− Urinary tract infections: bacteria
− Vaginal infections: vaginitis

46
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Surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries

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− Hysterectomy
− Oophorectomy

47
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Pap smear

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− Screens for cervical cancer

48
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secondary sex characteristics

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− Physical characteristics other than genitals that distinguish males
from females
− Mammary glands: produce milk
− Areola: darker area
− Nipple: located in the center of the areola and has openings for
milk

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Important considerations about breasts

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− Breast self-examination
− Breast cancer screening: mammography
− Breast lumps: cysts (fluid-filled sacs), fibroadenomas (solid, round,
benign tumors), and malignant tumors
− Breast cancer: treatments, risk factors, reconstructive breast
surgery, early detection, and treatmen

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