Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Primary gonad/sex gland
ovary
Homologous to testis
ovary
Secretes gametes (egg cells) and sex hormones (progesterone and estrogen)
ovary
Where egg cell goes after being secreted from the ovary
uterine/fallopian tube
3 regions of fallopian tube
- infundibulum
- ampulla
- isthmus
finger-like projections that cupped egg cells to be transported to the tube
fimbriae
Supporting structures of the female reproductive system
- Suspensory Ligaments
- Ovarian Ligaments
- Round Ligaments
- Broad Ligaments
Where embryo will be staying
uterus
Inner portion of vaginal canal
cervix
Narrow portion opening into the vagina
cervix
Passageway for the baby and blood during menstruation
vaginal canal
Distal portion of the vaginal canal
vaginal orifice
Anterior portion
- urinary bladder
- urethra
women have how many urethra/s
1/one
outer covering
Labia Majora/Labium Majus
Two longitudinal folds of skin that extend inferiorly and posteriorly from the mons pubis
Labia Majora/Labium Majus
inner lip
Labia Minora/Labium Minus
medial to labia majora
Labia Minora/Labium Minus
Homologous to glans penis
clitoris
The most sensitive part of the female reproductive tract
clitoris
Posterior to uterus
rectum and anus
main site of fertilization; it is tied during ligation to prevent fertilization
ampulla
connects ovary to uterus
ovarian ligament