PDH - Female Reproductive System

Uterus

part inside body where baby grows

Inner lining of the uterus

supports and nourishes baby

Vagina

blood and other tissue leave the body through the…

Fallopian tubes

lead from each ovary to the uterus

Vulva

outer part, two bumps

Mons pubis

fleshy area located above the top of the vaginal opening

Labia

two pairs of skin flaps

Clitoris

small sensory organ, in between the labia

Urethra

the tube that carries urine

Hymen

a very thin piece of skin like tissue

Menarche

girls first period

Ovum

female sex cell (aka egg)

Egg

released from ovaries, 1/10 the size of poppy seed, dissolves if not fertilized

Zygote

fertilised egg

Embryo

once fertilised egg splits and develops

Fetus

approx 9 weeks after fertilisation