Flashcards in FEMALE REPRO Deck (41):
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– most conspicuous, spreads out on both sides of uterus and attaches to the ovaries and uterine tubes
Broad Ligament
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2 small organs suspended in the pelvic cavity by ligaments
-covered by a layer of visceral peritoneum
OVARIES –
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OUTER PART OF OVARIES
dense CT which contain ovarian follicles which contain oocyte
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inner part of ovaries
: loose CT, with bv, lv, and nerves
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– extends from each ovary to lateral body wall
o Suspensory ligament
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attaches ovary to superior margin of uterus
o Ovarian ligament –
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folds of peritoneum that attach ovaries to the posterior surface of broad ligament
-way by which ovarian arteries, veins, nerves traverse suspensory l and enter ovary
o Mesovarium –
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- cells from which oocytes develop
*Oogonia
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associated with each ovary
-extend from area of ovaries to uterus
-open directly into the peritoneal cavity near each ovary and receive the secondary oocyte
UTERINE TUBE OR FALLOPIAN TUBE OR OVIDUCT –
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– opening of each uterine tube is surrounded by long, thin processes
FIMBRIAE
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where fertilization occurs, part of the uterine tube near ovary
Ampulla –
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– fertilized oocyte embeds in the uterine wall
Implantation
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– medium sized pear
-supported by broad and round ligament
UTERUS
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– part of uterus superior to the entrance of uterine tubes
o Fundus
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main part of uterus
o Body –
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narrower part OF UTERUS
o Cervix –
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– formed from the uterine cavity and uterine body; lined by mucouss glands
o Cervical canal
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– outer or serous layer; formed from visceral peritoneum OF UTERINE WALL
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o Perimetrium
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– middle or muscular layer; have smooth muscle
-thick, accounts for the bulk of uterine wall
Myometrium
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– innermost layer
-simple columnar + CT layer
-Spiral glands – simple tubular glans formed by endometrium folds
-superficial part is sloughed off during menstruation
o Endometrium
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uterus extends inferiorly into vagina
Prolapsed uterus –
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- female organ of copulation
-receives penis during intercourse
-extends from uterus to outside of body
-superior portion is attached to sides of cervix
VAGINA
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VAGINA has inner muscular layer to
ncrease in size to accommodate penis and during childbirth
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– thin mucous membrane covering the vaginal opening in young F
-may completely close vaginal orifice, in which case it must be removed to allow menstrual flow
-perforated by one or several holes
-openings are usually enlarged during the first sexual intercourse
-can be torn/perforated due to variety of activites
-not reliable indicator of virginity
hymen
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- vestibule + surrounding structures
EXTERNAL FEMALE GENITALIA or VULVA or PUDENDUM
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– space into which vagina and urethra open
-bordered by labia minora
VESTIBULE
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thin, longitudinal skin folds
-unite over clitoris to form prepuce
LABIA MINORA –
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– prominent rounded folds of skin lateral to labia minora
-lateral surface covered with hair
-medial surface has sebaceous and sweat glands
LABIA MAJORA
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space between labia majora
PUDENDAL CLEFT –
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– has shaft and distal glans
-like glans penis, well supplied by sensory receptors
-made up of erectile tissue
CLITORIS
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– produce a lubricating fluid that helps maintain moistness of vestibule
GREATER VESTIBULAR GLANDS
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– where two labia majora unite
-covered with hair
MONS PUBIS
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– region between vagina and anus
-can tear during childbirth
-episiotomy prevents such tearing
CLINICAL PERINEUM
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organs of milk production, located in the breasts
-modified sweat glands
-has a raised nipple surrounded by areola (circular pigmented area) both M and F
MAMMARY GLANDS –
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permanent enlargement of male breasts
-caused by hormonal imbalances and anabolic steroids abuse
GYNECOMASTIA –
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– surround alveoli and contract to expel milk from alveoli
• Myoepithelial cells
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secretory sacs in mammary glands/ breasts
alveoli
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very sensitive to tactile stimulation and contain smooth muscle
-become erect when it contracts in response to stimuli such as touch, cold, sexual arousal
NIPPLES –
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Stimulate ovulation and formation of corpus luteum
LH
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Initiates development of follicles
FSH
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