Topic 17: Reproductive System - Female Ovaries and Uterine Tube Flashcards
The gonads of the female reproductive system are ovaries. Where are they located?
- in pelvic cavity on lateral sides of uterus
What are the 4 layers of the ovaries?
- Ovarian mesothelium
- tunica albuginea
- ovarian cortex
- ovarian medulla
What tissue is the tunica albuginea made of?
- fibrous CT
What does the ovarian cortex contain? (2)
- ovarian follicles
- CT
What are ovarian follicle?
- layer(s) of cells surrounding immature egg (support and protects)
What does the ovarian medulla contain? (4)
- blood
- lymph vessels
- nerves
- CT
Ovaries are held in place by what 3 structures?
- ovarian ligament
- suspensory ligament
- mesovarium
Where does the ovarian ligament hold the ovaries in place to?
to uterus
Where does the suspensory ligament hold the ovaries in place to?
to pelvic wall
What is the mesovarium?
superior membrane
What is the broad ligament? (2)
- suspensory ligament and mesovarium
= part of parietal peritoneum
What are the 3 sections of the uterine (fallopian) tubes?
- infundibulum
- ampulla
- isthmus
What is the infundibulum? (2)
- suspended over ovary
- has finger-like projections called fimbriae
What occurs in the ampulla (middle)?
fertilization
Where does the isthmus connect to?
- uterus