Female Reproductive System - Uterus Flashcards
What can the uterus also be called?
The womb
What is the uterus?
The uterus is a muscular structure
How big is the uterus?
It is the size of the fist
What is the outer wall of the uterus made of?
Involuntary muscle
What is the inner lining of the uterus called?
The endometrium
What part of the uterus is made of involuntary muscle?
The outer wall of the uterus
What part of the uterus is called the endometrium?
The inner lining of the uterus
What does the endometrium thicken with every month?
It thickens each month with cells and blood vessels
What part of the uterus thickens every month with cells and blood vessels?
The endometrium
Why does the lining of the uterus thicken every month with cells and blood vessels?
To nourish the embryo in the event of pregnancy
What is the opening into the uterus called?
The cervix
What is the cervix?
It is the opening into the uterus
