Female & Male Anatomy Flashcards
What are the functions of the external genitalia?
- It is a protective barrier from the external environment.
- It indicates sexual receptivity
On Diagrams what do A, CB, DC, VC, RL, LL Stand for?
- Anus
- Cutaneous Bridge
- Dorsal Commissure
- Ventral Commissure
- Right Labia
- Left Labia
What could potential be torn during child birth?
The Cutaneous Bridge could be torn
Which animal are usually the ones who do not have a limited sexual receptivity? (the moment to breed or era, season)
Humans and Dolphins normally do not have sexual receptivity
What does the Vulva consist of?
- Consists of labia: major and minor
- Contains the clitoris
- Contains the skin
- Contains the Constrictor vulva muscles
What does the Ventral commissure have?
It has the site of labia union
What is the clitoris? what does it do?
- High innervated erectile tissue
2. It assists in sperm transport when stimulated
What does the skin of the vulva consist of?
- Sebaceous and sweat glands
- Hair follicles
- Adipose tissue
What is the purpose of the constrictor vulva muscles?
It is to keep the labia closed
In the Dorsal view of the reproductive tract what do these letter or acronyms mean on the diagram? BL,C,CV,CX,EUB,FV ,IUB ,L, O, OD, UB, UH, Ve, Vu
- Broad Ligament
- Caruncles
- Cranial Vagina
- Cervix
- External Uterine Bifurcation
- Fornix Vagina
- Internal Uterine Bifurcation
- Labia
- Ovary
- Oviduct
- Urinary Bladder
- Urinary Horn
- Vestibule
- Vulva
Why are do pigs have big uterine horns?
It is because the pig has many babies compared to the cow.
What does the prefix endo mean?
inner
What does the prefix Epi mean?
Outside
Do the Transverse folds in the cervix in the mare (many folds) make it easier or more difficult to artificially inseminate?
The folds make it easier.
What do the letters CF, UT, UO, UtB, TF mean?
- Clitoral Fossa
- Urethral Tubercle
- Urethral Opening
- Uterine Body
- Transverse folds
What types of Uterus are there?
- Duplex
- Bicornuate
- Simplex
How is the Duplex? and which animal contain this type of uterus?
- It can be described as two cervical canals, one for each horn
- Marsupials, Rabbits
How are the Bicornuate Uterus? Are there 2 types of developed horns? Which animal Contain it?
- Two uterine horns, small uterine body
- There are two types under this category and it is poorly developed horns and the high developed horns.
- The cow and mare have poorly developed horns and the bitch, queen, sow, ewe have high developed horns.
How is the simplex uterus? Which animals have these?
- it is a single uterine body
2. Humans and primates
In the Duplex uterus what is one thing that it has internally that is different than the rest?
It contains a vaginal bifurcation and it contains two cervices.
What is the Broad ligament?
It is a suspensory tissue surrounding the reproductive tract
What is the Peritoneum in accordance to the broad ligament ?
It is the Abdominal connective tissue
What is the Broad ligaments primary function?
- Support of tract
- Prevents adhesions
What are the secondary functions of the broad ligament?
- Vascular supply to the reproductive tract
- Provides lymphatic drainage
- Supplies innervation
On the diagram of broad ligaments in relation to the uterine structures what does these symbols mean? BL, R, UH, Rgp, O, OD
- Broad Ligament
- Rectum
- Uterine Horn
- Rectogenital Pouch
- Ovary
- Oviduct
What are the 3 structures in the Broad ligament?
- Mesovarium
- Mesosalpinx
- Mesometrium
What is the Mesovarium what does it do? What is its function?
- It forms the hilus (connects ovary and oviduct)
2. It supports and connect ovary to broad ligament, vascular supply, lymphatics, nerves.
What is the Mesosalpinx what does it do? what does the bitch have?
- Surrounds and supports oviduct
2. It has an enclosed ovary (bursa)
What is the Mesometrium what does it do?
- It supports uterus
What are some major structures of the female reproductive tract?
- Uterus
- Vagina
- Cervix
- External genitalia
- Oviduct
- Ovary
Which tubular components have “inner” tubular components with four distinct layers?
- Uterus
- Oviduct
- Cervix
- Vagina
What are the four distinct layers?
- The Serosa
- The Muscularis
- The Submucosa
- The Mucosa
What is the Serosa and what is its purpose?
- It is the outer connective tissue
2. Supports, prevents adhesions
What is the Muscularis and what is its function?
- It is the outer longitudinal layer+ inner circular layer
2. Smooth muscle layers. It helps in segmental contractions, and peristaltic movement in the GI tract.
What is the Submucosa and what is its function?
- It supports mucosa, varied thickness
2. Blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics
What is the Mucosa and what is its function?
- Secretory epithelium lines lumen
2. Cell type present dependent on function
What are the 3 uterine layers?
- Endometrium
- Myometrium
- Perimetrium
What does the Endometrium consist of?
Consists of the Mucosa + Submucosa
What does the Myometrium consist of?
Longitudinal + circular layers smooth muscle
What does the Perimetrium consist of?
Continuous serosa layer from mesosalpinx
For the Myometrium what does it increase?
- Increase in estrogen
- Sperm transport
- Increase progesterone
- Parturition
What does the Uterus Aide in ?
- Sperm transport
- Provides environment for embryo development before it attaches
- Controls cyclicity
- Contributes to the placenta by providing caruncles or folds that are vascularized and provide a surface for the developing placenta if an animal is pregnant.
- Pregnancy
- Parturition