Vulva Flashcards
(22 cards)
Vulva
External anatomy of the female genitals, including labia, clitoris, urethra and vaginal opening
Labia Majora
Outer folds of fatty skin covered with pubic hair for purpose of protection
Labia Minora
Inner folds of membrane used for lubrication upon arousal
Bartholin Glands
Secrete mucous to lubricate the vagina
Urethra
The duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder
Clitoris
Between folds of the labia, small, round sensitive organ, called the female penis
Vagina
(4-7in) birth canal, hollow, passage leading from the uterus to outside of the body
Hymen
Circular membrane positioned at entrance to the vagina
Cervix
Narrow outer end of the uterus
Uterine lining
During the menstrual cycle, if the egg is not fertilized, This lining is shed and new cycle begins
Uterus
Hollow, Muscular, pear shaped organ where fertilized egg can grow and develop
Ovary
Small almond sized organs where eggs are produced
40,000 present at birth
500 used during a lifetime
Ovulation
Where an egg is released from an ovary
Ovum
Matured egg
Fimbria
Massaged the ovary to release a mature ovum during cycle
Fallopian Tubes
Oviducts that carry an ovum away from the ovaries
**Where fertilization occurs
Puberty
Period of sexual development initiated and sustained by hormone release during which a person becomes sexually mature and physically able to reproduce
Estrogen
Female hormone that activates such physical changes as breast development and controls maturation of eggs
Zygote
Fertilized egg
Embryo
The stage of human development from the two cell stage to about 9 weeks old
Fetus
The stage of human development from about 3 months until 9 months or birth
Placenta
Holds embryo to uterus
