reproductive health and the family 1 Flashcards
labia minora
inner folds of skin that protect vaginal opening and produce bactericidal secretions, lubricate
perineal body
fibromuscular area of vulva between anus and vagina that stretches for delivery
vulva
all external
mons pubis
fatty tissue protect pelvic bone
labia majora
first line of protection, when legs closed
protect underlying tissues
clitoris
bundle of nerves, fmeale erectile tissue
urethral meatus (opening)
hard to locate when pregnant, lots of swelling, aim high
uterus
tilted posterior when not pregnant
pear - watermelon with pregnancy
puts pressure on bladder and rectum (c and hemorrhoids)
posterior fornix
area around cervix where semen can pool/collect
fundus
muscular rounded upper portion of uterus
push baby down during labor
massage after delivery to prevent hemorrhage
endometrium
site of implantation of fertilized egg
internal lining of uterus
myometrium
muscular layer of uterus
perimetrium
outer layer of uterus
cervix
connect uterus to vaginal canal
cardinal ligament
ligament responsible for preventing prolapse - with large babies
help everything stay in place
suspend uterus in true pelvis
broad ligament
overall stability, keeps everything central
sheath - covers pelvic cavity
round ligaments
springs, bouncing, allow pull and play
help uterus be able to move around
ampulla
where egg is fertilized
fimbriae
fingerlike projection, capture egg and bring into ampulla
isthmus
site of tubular ligation
connect fallopian tube with uterus
where tubal ligation occurs
ischial spines
narrowest part of bony pelvis and plays role in fetal station
true pelvis
breast alveoli
site of milk production and storage
lactiferous ducts
milk from alveoli to baby
scrotum
house testes, sac like pouch
protect and control sperm temp lower than body
testes
site of sperm production
secrete testosterone
epididymis
duct that serves as sperm reservoir, stores until ejaculation
vas deferens
sperm travels through here during ejaculation
connect epididymus and prostate
seminal vesicle
adds glucose, prostaglandins, alkaline fluids, clotting factors to sperm
clear viscous fluid - help sperm motility and metabolism
prostate
give alkaline to sperm protect from vaginal secretions
milky fluid
hormone production and urine flow
how long are ova fertile after ovulation
12 -24
how long do sperm live
48-72
highest fertility
13 -15 days
chorion
outermost placenta