female reproductive system Flashcards
responsible for producing egg and hormones
Ovary
a structure that supports and attaches the ovaries to the broad ligament of the uterus.
Mesovarium
supports the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries within the pelvic cavity.
Broad ligament
attaches the ovary to the lateral pelvic wall. It contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that supply the ovary.
Suspensory ligament
connects the ovary to the uterus. It helps stabilize the ovary within the pelvic cavity.
Ovarian ligament
transport eggs from ovary to the uterus
Uterine tube
finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes closest to the ovary. They help capture the released egg during ovulation and guide it into the fallopian tube for fertilization.
Fimbriae
main portion of the uterus located above the cervix. It is where implantation of a fertilized egg occurs during pregnancy.
________ is the hollow space within the uterus where the fertilized egg implants and grows during pregnancy.
Body of uterus, uterine cavity
the lower, narrow portion of the uterus that connects the uterine cavity to the vagina. It helps support the uterus and serves as a passageway for sperm to enter and menstrual blood to exit the uterus.
___________ is the passage within the cervix that connects the uterine cavity to the vagina.
Cervix, cervical canal
the outermost layer composed of peritoneum. It covers the uterus and helps to protect and support it within the pelvic cavity.
Serous layer of uterus
middle layer of the uterine wall composed of smooth muscle tissue. It contracts during childbirth to push the baby out and helps to expel menstrual blood during menstruation.
Myometrium
inner lining of the uterus that undergoes cyclic changes during the menstrual cycle. It thickens in preparation for possible pregnancy and sheds during menstruation if pregnancy does not occur. It’s also where implantation of a fertilized egg occurs during pregnancy.
Endometrium
muscular tube connecting the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus. It serves as the birth canal during childbirth and also allows for the passage of menstrual fluid and sexual intercourse.
Vagina
space enclosed by the labia minora. It contains the openings of the urethra and vagina
Vestibule (of vulva)
a highly sensitive organ located at the top of the vulva, involved in sexual arousal and pleasure.
Clitoris
also known as the clitoral hood in females, is a fold of skin that covers and protects the clitoris.
Prepuce
Inner lips, smaller folds of skin surrounding the vaginal and urethral openings.
Labia Minora
Outer lips, larger folds of skin that enclose and protect the labia minora, clitoris, and vaginal opening.
Labium Majus
rounded mound of fatty tissue located over the pubic bone. It lies above the vulva and protects the pubic symphysis during physical activity.
Mons pubis
structure found within the ovary that consists of an immature egg (oocyte) surrounded by layers of supporting cells. It develops and matures during the menstrual cycle, with the potential to release a mature egg during ovulation.
Ovarian follicles
darker pigmented area surrounding the nipple on the breast. It contains sebaceous glands that produce oil to keep the skin lubricated and Montgomery’s glands that secrete a substance to lubricate the nipple during breastfeeding.
Areola
raised projection of tissue located at the center of the areola on the breast. It contains numerous milk ducts and is the site through which milk is released during breastfeeding.
Nipple
Larger divisions of the mammary gland, each containing multiple lobules
Lobes
Smaller structures within lobes, consisting of clusters of milk-producing glands called alveoli.
Lobules
