Female Reproductive System Flashcards
another word for egg cell
ovum
where is the egg cell produced?
ovary
where does the egg cell go after production?
fallopian tubes
one of two organs in the female abdomen that produces egg cells and female hormones
ovary
two tubes that lead from the ovaries to the uterus. they transport egg cells to the uterus; also called the uterine tubes
fallopian tube
muscular organ in a female that holds and provides nourishment for the developing fetus; the WOMB
uterus
lower, neck-like portion if the uterus opening into the vagina
cervix
muscular passageway from the uterus to the outside of the body
vagina
what is in the breast?
glandular tissue
dark-pigmented area surrounding the mammary papilla
areola
pertaining to the breast
mammary
stationary collection of the lymph cells, found all over the body; sometimes called lymph “glands”
lymph nodes
cervix
cervic/o
vagina
colp/o
vagina pt 2
vagin/o