lecture 36 Flashcards
function of the female reproductive system?
to produce oocytes
transport ova and spermatozoa to site for fertilisation
provides a site for the developing embryo and foetus to grow - protection, nourishment
delivery of foetus
where is the female perineum?
region inferior to the pelvic floor and between upper region of the thighs
what is the urogenital triangle?
external genitalia vulva
where is the mons pubis?
in front of the pubic symphysis
what does labia?
lips
what is the major labia?
larger and more lateral
what is the minor labia?
smaller than major and more medial
what is the space between labia?
vestibule
where does pubic hair grow?
mons pubis
deep to the labia is where you find?
vestibular glands
what are the vestibular glands?
lubricate the vaginal orifice
what is the labia minora?
it spreads around the vagina and the urethral openings
what is the clitoris?
complex erectile organ
what are the parts of the clitoris?
glans
body
crura x 2
bulbs x 2
clitoris development is…?
homologous to the penis
most lateral portion of uterine tube?
infundibulum - a funnel shaped with finger like projections called fimbriae
mid portion of the uterine tube?
ampulla - dilate area where fertilisation occurs
most medial portion of the uterine tube?
isthmus - means “narrow passage”
parts of the uterus?
cervix
body
what are the layers of the uterus? outer to inner
perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium
what is the layer that sheds during menstrual cycle?
endometrium
what is the endometrium made up of?
columnar epithelium
uterine glands
arteries
what is the perimetrium made up of?
connective tissue
what is the myometrium made up of?
smooth muscle
cervical canal provides passage where?
between uterine cavity and vagina
what does the cervix regulate?
sperm transport
what does the cervix produce?
cervical mucus
what is the vagina?
fibromuscular, distensible female copulatory organ
the vagina also functions as?
part of the birth canal
where is the vagina?
lies between the urinary bladder and rectum
where does the vagina extend to?
perineum to the cervix
blood supply to female reproductive system branches off?
the abdominal aorta and internal iliac arteries
what supplies the ovaries blood?
ovarian arteries
what supplies blood to the uterus?
uterine artery
what supplies the vagina blood?
vaginal artery
the uterine arteries branch to form?
arcuate arteries which branch to form radial artery
what do the straight arteries supply?
the basal aspect of the endometrium
bilateral structures of the ovary?
lateral and posterior to the uterus
lateral portion of the true pelvic cavity
what is the ovary the site of?
oogenesis and hormone production
what do oocytes develop within?
follicles
what is the outer cortex of the ovary?
follicles
what do you find in the inner medulla of the ovary?
connective tissue
blood/lymphatic vessels
nerves
what does the corpus lutem produce?
progesterone
what are the ligaments that the peritoneum folds over to create?
mesometrium
mesosalpinx
mesovarium
what are the ligaments that the peritoneum folds over to create?
mesometrium
mesosalpinx
mesovarium
what are the main ligaments? (4)
broad ligament
ovarian ligament
suspensory ligament
round ligament
what is the rectouterine pouch?
continuous fold of broad ligament over posteriorly located rectum
vesicouterine pouch?
continuous fold of broad ligament over anteriorly located bladder
function of breasts?
function to nourish infants
where do the breasts lie?
on pectorals major muscles
what stimulates development of breast tissue?
estradiol and progesterone
