female reproductive

Vulva

Collective term for external structures

Includes- mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, glans clitoris, hymen, vestibule, urethral opening, greater vestibular or bartholin’s glands, minor vestibular glands, paraurethral glands

Labia majora

Homologous to scrotum

Hair covered folds of skin located behind the mons pubis

Labia minora

Protection of urethra and reproductive tract entrance

Glans clitoris

Homologous to penis

Nerve rich area of the vulva that contributes to sexual sensation during intercourse

Hymen

Thin fold of mucous membrane that covers part of the opening of the vagina

Bartholins glands (greater vestibular glands)

Secretes mucous to lubricate vagina during coitus

The female reproductive system must produce gametes and hormones-

Estrogen and progesterone and also support and deliver a fetus

Vagina

Entrance to reproductive tract

Muscular canal

Superior fornix meets uterine cervix

Rugae for expansion

Ovaries

Female gonads

Supported by mesovarium

Connected via broad ligament (folds of peritoneum)

Gametes (eggs) develop in follicles

Follicle

Oocytes and supporting cells