GYN Anatomy

Question 1

Description of vulva:

Answer 1

Includes:
Mons pubis
Labia minora
labia majora
clitoris
urinary meatus
vaginal opening
vestibular bulb

Question 2

Function of Mon pubis

Answer 2

mound like fatty tissue that covers and protects the symphysis pubis

During puberty genital hair growth covers this pad of tissue.

Question 3

Labia majora

Answer 3

Assist in keeping the vaginal introitus closed which in turn helps prevent infection

Question 4

Labia minora

Answer 4

Surrounded by the labia majora….
anterior aspect forms the prepuce of the clitoris

Assist in enclosing the opening of the urethra and the vagina

Question 5

Clitoris

Answer 5

sensitive organ that is typically described as the female homologue of the penis in male.

Question 6

Urethral orifice

Answer 6

where urine exits in both males and females.

Question 7

vaginal introitus/orifice

Answer 7

Vaginal opening: This is where your baby exits your body during childbirth and where period blood flows during menstruation. It’s also the hole where a penis, finger, sex toy, tampon or menstrual cup can be inserted.

Question 8

skene’s gland

Answer 8

release mucus

form a triangular area of mucous membrane surrounding the urethral meatus from the clitoral gland to the vaginal upper rim or caruncle

Question 9

Bartholin’s glands

Answer 9

made of columnar cells that secrete clear or whitish mucus are stimulated during sexual arousal

if the bartholin’s ducts are blocked, infection can occur resulting in cyst formation that can lead to the development of an abscess

Question 10

ovaries

Answer 10

produce gamates (ova) and sex hormones estrogen and progesterone

ovaries produce eggs and hormones

Question 11

fallopian tubes

Answer 11

They function as channels for oocyte transport and fertilization

Question 12

uterus

Answer 12

It’s where a fertilized egg implants during pregnancy and where your baby develops until birth. It’s also responsible for your menstrual cycle.

Question 13

cervix

Answer 13

The cervix connects the body of the uterus to the vagina. Part of the lining of the cervix contains glands that make and release mucus. For most of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy, the mucus is thick and stops sperm from entering the uterus.

Question 14

vagina

Answer 14

The vagina has 3 main functions: provides a passageway for blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus during a woman’s monthly period. receives the penis during sexual intercourse and holds the sperm until they pass into the uterus. provides a passageway for childbirth.