anaphy 9

reproductive systems

consist of primary and secondary sex organs and sex glands; perpetuate the species through sexual or germ cell fertilization and reproduction

uterus

a hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ about the size of a woman’s clenched fist

anteflexion

the top of the uterus is tipped forward in a normal position

fundus

the rounded top portion of the uterus, above the fallopian tubes

perimetrium

the outside layer of the uterus

myometrium

the muscular inside layer of the uterus

endometrium

the mucous membrane lining the uterus

isthmus

the portion of the fallopian tube that connects to the uterus

Fimbria

finger-like projections around the opening that trap the egg as it leaves the ovary

Infundibulum

the end of the fallopian tube

ostium

the opening of a tube or structure

Mons pubis

triangular pad of fatty tissue over the pubic bone, covered with pubic hair

Labia majora

two large folds of adipose tissue on the sides of the vaginal opening

Labia minora

two smaller folds of adipose tissue inside the labia majora

Vestibule

area between labia with openings for the vagina, urethra, and ducts for Bartholin’s glands

Clitoris

sensitive fold of tissue partially covered by a hood

perineum

area located between the vaginal opening and the anus

episiotomy

surgical incision made in the perineum

areola

dark-colored circle at the tip of the breast

colostrum

thin yellowish substance produced before mature milk

follicular phase

the phase when the thickened lining of the endometrium is shed because no egg was fertilized or implanted

ovulatory phase

phase that stimulates maturation of a follicle and thickens the endometrium

luteal phase

development of the corpus luteum

Placenta previa

development of the placenta over the opening of the cervix

Preeclampsia

pregnancy-induced hypertension (high blood pressure)

Spontaneous abortion or miscarriage

loss of a fetus during the first 20 weeks

Scrotum

pouch of skin containing the testes

Acrosome

covering on the head of the sperm

Vas deferens

muscular tubes transporting sperm from the epididymis

prostate gland

secretes alkaline fluid that mixes with sperm as part of semen

Cowper’s (bulbourethral) glands

produce a mucous-alkaline secretion in the urethra