Chapter 34: Obstetrics and Neonatal Care
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ovaries
two glands, one on each side of the uterus that contains thousands of follicles, each containing an egg
endometrium
lining of the inside of the uterus
fallopian tubes
extend out laterally from uterus with one tube per ovary, where fertilization occurs
uterus
muscular organ that encloses and protects fetus, produces contractions during labor
vagina
outermost cavity of the female reproductive system and forms lower part of birth canal
placenta
disk shaped structure attached to uterine wall that provides nourishment to the fetus, allows substances to pass between mother and child
umbilical cord
connects woman and fetus through the placenta
umbilical vein
carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the heart of the fetus
umbilical arteries
carry deoxygenated blood from the heart of the fetus to the placenta
amniotic sac
fluid filled, baglike membrane where fetus develops, contains about 500-1000mL of amniotic fluid