Ovaries Flashcards

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ovaries

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paired, oval organs, slightly larger than an almond, female primary sex organs

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2
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supporting tissues

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anchored within the pelvic cavity by cords and sheets of CT

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3
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broad ligament

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peritoneum draping uterus

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4
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ovarian ligament

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anchors ovary to lateral uterus

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5
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suspensory ligament

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attaches lateral ovary to pelvic wall

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6
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ovarian follicles

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within ovary’s cortex, consists of oocyte surrounded by follicle cells

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