ANATOMY OF FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
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Primary female reproductive organs producing exocrine (eggs, or ova) and endocrine products (estrogens, progesterone).
ovaries
small, fluid sacs that contain immature eggs
Ovarian follicles
mature follicle that releases the ovum during ovulation.
graafian follicle
temporary endocrine organ producing hormones for a healthy uterine environment.
(Ovulation generally occurs every 28days, but it can occur more or less frequently in some women)
corpus luteum
receive the ovulated oocyte and provide a site where fertilization can occur; has little to no contact with the ovaries (infundinulum & fimbrae
Uterine or fallopian tubes
Hollow organ for receiving, retaining, and nourishing fertilized eggs.
- has the body (major portion), fundus (rounded region superior to the entrance of the uterine tubes), and cervix (narrow outlet which protrudes inferiorly intothevagina
uterus
Inner layer where implantation occurs.
Endometrium
Bulky middle layer that contracts during childbirth.
myometrium
Outer serous layer that secretes a lubricating fluid to help reduce friction
perimetrium
- Passage for delivery of an infant and menstrual flow.
- Female organ of copulation.
- Hymen: Thin fold of mucosa that may bleed during the first intercourse.
vagina
Area covered with pubic hair after puberty.
mons pubis
Skin folds protecting the urethra and vaginal openings.
labia majora & labia minora
Sensitive erectile tissue; pleasure center.
clitoris
Produce mucus for lubrication.
Greater Vestibular Glands
The diamond shape between the anterior end of the labial folds, the anus posteriorly, and the ischial tuberosites laterally that contains structures that help you give birth vaginally, and form a foundation that help support your pelvic floor muscles
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perineum
