Female Rep. Sys. Flashcards
is a fold of peritoneum that covers the floor of the pelvis in the female
Broad Ligament
is the female reproductive cell or egg and is formed in the ovary
Ovum
is the maturing and expulsion of an ovum from the ovary that occurs every 28 days
Ovulation
is the union of a female ovum
Fertilization
the male reproductive cell
Spermatozoon
is the age at which ovulation and menstruation begins
Puberty
is the discharged of blood and the lining membrane of the uterus
Menstruation
it crosses the pelvis from one side to the other
Broad Ligament
broad ligament divided into anterior and posterior part which containing __
An - Bladder
Po - Rectum
the ovulation occurs every ____
28 days
what are the part of the female reproductive system
- Ovaries (2)
- graafian or ovarian follicles
- corpora lutea or corpus luteum - Uterine or Fallopian Tubes (2)
- Uterus (1)
- Fundus
- Body
- Cervix Uteri - Vagina
- External Genital (Vulva)
- Breasts
are two flat oval organs which lies one in each side of the pelvis
Ovaries
each ovaries measure about ___ in length
1.5 to 2 inches in length
is a cell nest that has undergone further development
Graafian or Ovarian Follicle
a layer of fluid forms a vesicle around the ovum or egg, leaving the ovum attached to the ring at one point
Graafian or Ovarian Follicle
as each ___ develops, it comes to lie close to the surface of the ovary
Follicle
after ____ an ovum is expelled from one of the ovaries every 28 days
Puberty
during development each follicle secretes an internal secretion ___ or ___ which is absorbed by the blood capillaries and causes changes in the breasts and uterine lining
“oestrin” or “folliculin”
is the follicle AFTER the ovum or the egg has been expelled
Corpus Luteum
a small hemorrhage occurs and a new type of cell develops which produces another internal secretion
Corpus Luteum
this secretion is absorbed by the blood and causes changes in the lining of the uterus in preparation for receiving a fertilized ovum
Corpus Luteum
If ovum is not fertilized the corpus luteum is ____
dries up
are hollow tubes which passes from the outer upper angles of the uterus and pases in the broad ligament
Uterine Tubes
the lateral end is open and has several finger-like processes called ___
Fimbriae
what are the three coats of the Fallopian tube
- Epithelial Lining
- Involuntary Muscle
- Peritoneal Covering
is a flattened pear-shaped organ measuring about 3x2x1 inches in size
Uterus
It lies in the broad ligament in the female pelvis and its central cavity is triangular is shape when viewed from the front
Uterus
it is an organ in which the fertilized ovum or egg develops
Uterus
it increases in size along with the growing fetus
Uterus
the uterus is measured about ___ inches in size
3 x 2 x 1
what are the three covering of the uterus
- Endometrium
- Myometrium
- Peritoneum / Perimetrium
lining membrane
Endometrium
muscle layer
Myometrium
the serous covering
Peritoneum / Perimetrium
what are the parts of Uterus
- Fundus
- Body
- Cervix
part above the openings of both uterine tubes
Fundus
part between the fundus and the lower constricted part
Body
opening between the cervix and the body
Internal Os
opening between the lower end of the cervix and the vagina
External Os
it has ___ which partly or completely covers the outer opening of the vagina
Hymen
female organ of copulation and function to receive the penis uring intercourse
Vagina
are the structures which are visible from the outside
External Genitals / Vulva / Pudendum
are four folds of skin, two on each side of the vaginal opening
Labia
What are the 2 under of labia
A. Labia Majora / Labium Majus
B. Labia Minora / Labium Minus
is the prominence over the pubic bones that cushions the symphysis pubis
Mons Pubis
is a small, sensitive erectile organ at the upper end of the vulva homologous with the penis
Clitoris
is the space between the inner folds of the labia upon which the urethra and vagina open
Vestibule
are lobulated racemose glands situated one on each side of the vaginal orifice
Bartholin’s Gland / Vulvo - Vaginal Gland
are orifices just below the outer part of the meatus that run in a tortuous fashion below and parallel to the urethra for a distance about 1.5 cm
Para - urethral Gland / Skene’s Gland
It is a boat-shaped fossa which becomes visible on separation of the labia
Vestibule
it secretes mucous for lubrication of the vaginal orifice and canal during copulation
Bartholin’s Gland / Vulvo-Vaginal Gland
In para-urethral gland / skene’s gland is below and parallel to the urethra for a distance of about____
1.5 cm
is bot actually a reproductive gland, but an organ designed to nourish the young
Breast or Mammary Gland
is a small prominence extending out d
from the breast towards its center
Nipple
is a circular area of skin at the base of the nipple, colored pink in young but turns brown after pregnancy has begun
Areola
are 15-20 small tubes which pass from the substances of each breast to open at the nipple
Lactiferous Ducts
