Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Ovarian follicles
Small sacs in ovaries
Ovum
Inside each follicle
Corpus luteum
A ruptured follicle that secretes hormones
Adnexae
Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments
Fimbriae
Finger-like ends of the Fallopian tube (catch egg after released from ovary)
Cilia
Small hairs carry eggs in tubes
Fundus
Rounded upper part of uterus
Corpus
Central section of uterus
Endometrium
Inner layer
Myometrium
Middle muscular layer of uterine wall
Uterine serosa
Outer membranous tissue layer
Cervix
Narrow, lowermost portion of uterus
Glandular tissue
Contains milk glands
Lactiferous glands
Milk carrying ducts
Sinuses
Cavities that carry milk to nipple
Mammary papilla
Nipple
Utero-ovarian ligament
Small tube that holds ovaries in place
Parturition
Giving birth
Menarche
First menstruation
Gamete
Sex cell contains half chromosomes needed
Gonads
Produce egg and sperm cells
coitus
Sex
Zygote
Fertilized ovum
Embryo
Ball of cells
Placenta
Nourishes embryo
Progesterone
Hormones in the ovaries
Pituitary gland
Base of brain secretes hormones in relation to reproduction
Obstetrics
Specialty in pregnancy and delivery
Neonatology
Study of care and treatment of newborn
Cul-de-sac
Region in abdominal cavity between uterus and rectum
Bartholin gland
2 glands on sides of vag
Perineum
Region between vag and anus
Vulva
External genitalia
Labia majora
Putter lips