female anatomy Flashcards
vulva
external female genitalia
labiaplasty
reducing the size of the labia, inner lips on outside lis
what are pelvic floor muscles called ?
kegal muscles
what muscles contract during orgasm ?
kegal muscles
vagina
canal that extends from the introitus to the uterus
does the inner vagina have a lot or a little nerve endings ?
little nerve endings
cervix
lower portion of the uterus
uterus
protects and nourishes fetus during pregnancy, uterine lining sheds during menstruation
fallopian tubes
extend from the uterus to the ovaries, fimbrae catch eggs and draw them to the tubes
ovaries
production of sex hormones and release of eggs
what is the g-spot a counterpart of ?
male prostate
average vagina length
3-6 inches
average penis length
5.2 inches
what is the function of vaginal lubrication ?
enhance the chance of conception by balancing the pH of the acidic vagina
is the vagina acidic or alkaline ?
acidic, toned down by lubrication
what type of environment do sperm prefer ?
alkaline environment
gonadotropin
hormone released by the hypothalamus to cause pituitary glands to release FSH or LH
FSH
causes maturing of the egg or sperm
LH
causes ovulation or testosterone
menarche
initial onset of a period