female reproductive system

Question 1

what is the female overview anatomy?

Answer 1

external genitalia
the vulva

internal reproductive organs
vagina, uterus and the 2 ovaries

Question 2

What is the mons veneris/ pubis?

Answer 2

Rounded pad of fat which is anterior to the symphysis pubis

Question 3

describe the labia majora?

Answer 3

2 large folds of fat and areolar tissue covered in skin and pubic hair

labis majora forms the boundary of the vulva

inner surface is smooth

Question 4

describe the labia minora

Answer 4

2 smaller folds between the labia majora

Question 5

what does the upper layer of the labia minora form?

Answer 5

passes the clitoris forming the prepuce

Question 6

what does the lower layer of the labia minora form?

Answer 6

passes below the clitoris to form the frenulum of the clitoris

Question 7

what’s the prepuce?

Answer 7

retractive piece of skin formed by the labia minora

prepuce protects the clitoris

Question 8

what’s the fourchette?

Answer 8

its where the labia minora fuse posteriorly

Question 9

vestibule?

Answer 9

area enclosed by the labia minora
the opening of the urethra and vagina is situated

Question 10

urethral orifice

Answer 10

infant of the vaginal orifice

skene ducts on each side of the urethra
small tubules that run through the urethral wall

lubricates and protection from infections

Question 11

skene ducts

Answer 11

skene ducts on each side of the urethra

small tubules that run through the urethral wall
lubricates and protection from infections

Question 12

vaginal orifice

Answer 12

closed by the hymen

a thin membrane that is torn during or before penetrative sexual intercourse

Question 13

vestibular glands?

Answer 13

also known as bartholins glands,

2 small glands on each side of the vaginal orifice

secreted mucus lubricating the vaginal opening