AP II Lab: Female Reproductive System & Histology

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Ovaries

produce gametes (oocytes)

supported by ligaments

<p>produce gametes (oocytes)</p><p>supported by ligaments </p>
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Ovarian Ligament

connects ovaries to uterus

<p>connects ovaries to uterus </p>
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Suspensory Ligament

connects ovaries to lateral pelvic wall

<p>connects ovaries to lateral pelvic wall </p>
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Ovarian Artery & Vein

ovarian blood vessels run inside suspensory ligament

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Fallopian/Uterine Tubes

receives ovulated oocyte from ovaries

  • fimbriae

<p>receives ovulated oocyte from ovaries</p><ul><li><p>fimbriae</p></li></ul><p></p>
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Fimbriae

fingerlike projections that drape over ovary

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Uterus

womb

recieves & nourishes a fertilized ovum

posterior to urinary bladder; anterior to rectum

<p>womb </p><p>recieves &amp; nourishes a fertilized ovum </p><p>posterior to urinary bladder; anterior to rectum</p>
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Fundus

superior

rounded region

<p>superior </p><p>rounded region</p>
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Body

major middle portion

<p>major middle portion</p>
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Cervix

inferior outlet into vagina

<p>inferior outlet into vagina</p>
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Round Ligament

connects uterus to labia majora

<p>connects uterus to labia majora</p>
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Vesicouterine Pouch

pouch between bladder & uterus

<p>pouch between bladder &amp; uterus </p>
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Rectouterine Pouch

pouch between rectum & uterus

<p>pouch between rectum &amp; uterus </p>
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Endometrium

innermost layer

where embryo implants

<p>innermost layer </p><p>where embryo implants </p>
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Myometrium

bulky middle layer composed of smooth muscle (contractions)

<p>bulky middle layer composed of smooth muscle (contractions)</p>
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Vagina

lies between urethra & anal canal

<p>lies between urethra &amp; anal canal </p>
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Vaginal Orifice

external opening

<p>external opening</p>
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Fornix

vaginal recess around cervix

<p>vaginal recess around cervix </p>
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Clitoris

erectile tissue contributing to female sexual arousal

  • largely internal structure

  • anterior to urethra

<p>erectile tissue contributing to female sexual arousal </p><ul><li><p>largely internal structure </p></li><li><p>anterior to urethra </p></li></ul><p></p>
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Mons Pubis

fatty mound of adipose tissue over pubic symphysis

<p>fatty mound of adipose tissue over pubic symphysis</p>
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Pubic Symphysis

connection between 2 pubic bones

<p>connection between 2 pubic bones</p>
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Labia Majora

outer, hair-covered skin folds

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Labia Minora

inner, hair-free skin folds

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Greater Vestibular Gland

posterior to clitoris

<p>posterior to clitoris </p>
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Oocytes

surrounds ovarian follicles

<p>surrounds ovarian follicles</p>
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Primordial Follicles

single layer of squamous cells surrounding oocyte

<p>single layer of squamous cells surrounding oocyte </p>
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Primary Follicles

single layer of cuboidal cells surrounding oocyte

<p>single layer of cuboidal cells surrounding oocyte</p>
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Secondary Follicles

multiple layers of cuboidal cells surrounding primary oocyte

  • zona pellucida

<p>multiple layers of cuboidal cells surrounding primary oocyte </p><ul><li><p>zona pellucida</p></li></ul><p></p>
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Zona Pellucida

glycoprotein-rich extracellular layer around oocyte

<p>glycoprotein-rich extracellular layer around oocyte </p>
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Vestibular Follicles

contains a fluid-filled cavity (antrum)

  • corona radiata

<p>contains a fluid-filled cavity (antrum)</p><ul><li><p>corona radiata</p></li></ul><p></p>
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Corona Radiata

“radiating crown” remaining cells around oocyte

<p>“radiating crown” remaining cells around oocyte</p>