Lecture 36 Flashcards
Functions of the female reproductive system?
Produce oocytes
Transport sperm and ova into appropriate site for fertilization and provide a sister for developing embryo and fetus ton grow, protection, nourishment and lastly delivery if fetus.
What is the female Perineum?
Region inferior to pelvic floor between region of upper thighs. Contains urogenital and anal triangle.
What structures make up the Vulva?
Mons pubis which suits in front of pubic symphysis, Labia including major and minor and the space between assosiated wth the vagina called the vestibule.
Location and function of vestibule glands?
Deep to the labia, role is to lubricate vaginal orifice
How does the clitoris differ from penis?
Urethra does not pass through as it has a seperate opening.
What components make u the uterine tubes?
Most Lateral: Infundibulum: funnel shaped structure with fimbriae.
Mid: Ampulla: dilated area where fertilisation occurs.
Most medial: Isthmus: narrow passage
What are the main parts of the uterus?
Fundus, body, cervix (fornix0
Perimetrium?
Outer layer of the uterus, made up of connective tissue
Myometrium?
Middle layer of uterus made up of smooth muscle.
Endometrium?
Inner layer of uterus, made up of columnar epithelial cells and contains uterine glands and arteries. This is the layer that sheds during menstrual cycle.
Functions of the cervix?
Canal provides passageway between uterus and vagina, produces cervical mucous and regulates sperm transport.
Vangina?
Fibromuscular,
distensible female
copulatory organ
Blood Supply to the FRT?
Blood supply: direct branches off the abdominal aorta and
internal iliac arteries (often anastomose/connect)
Blood supply to the ovaries?
Ovarian arteries
Blood supply to the uterus?
Uterine aartery
