Female Repro Flashcards
ovary
female gonad, caudal to kidney
size and surface can change according to cycle
produce ova (egg)
solid organ surrounded by fibrous capsule (not covered by visceral peritoneum!!)
folliciles
projected at surface of ovary
oocytes ready to rupture out
uterine tube
narrow membranous tube with abdominal opening to receive the ova
had 5 main portions and connects with most cranial end uterine horn
abdominal ostium
part of uterine tube that opens to receive the ovary
ampulla
ascending portion of salphinx
isthmus
descending portion of salphinx
tubouterine junction
where uterine tube will meet uterine horn
uterus
muscular organ formed by 4 main parts: 2 horns that join in a body, which caudally communicates with cervix
uterus tissue layers
perimetrium (outside)
myometrium (muscle)
endometrium (internal/ mucosa)
cervical canal
duct that connects the uterus with the vagina
internal uterine ostium
located @ exit of cervical canal oriented toward body of the uterus
external uterine ostium
located @ exit of cervical canal oriented toward vagina
-opening orientation is 45 degree angle relative to vaginal floor
broad ligament
double plica of peritoneum that maintains ovary, uterine tube, and uterus in position within abdomen
mesometrium
major portion of broad lig
ovarian bursa
peritoneal sac that encloses ovary, formed by extensions of mesosalpinx and mesovarium
-opening between peritoneal cavity and ovarian bursa