Reproductive Models Practice Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering male and female reproductive anatomy and breast model terminology based on the Northern Virginia Community College lecture.

Testis

The primary male reproductive organ involved in sperm production.

Epididymis

A highly coiled tube located on the testis where sperm are stored and mature.

Spermatic cord

A structure that runs between the abdomen and the testes, containing the vas deferens, nerves, and vessels.

Pampinaform plexus

A network of veins found in the spermatic cord, color-coded blue in the models.

Cremaster muscle

A muscle associated with the spermatic cord, identified by a brick red color in the model.

Prostate gland

A male gland that surrounds the urethra and contributes fluid to semen.

Seminal vesicle

Glands located behind the bladder that secrete a significant portion of the fluid that becomes semen.

Corpus cavernosum

One of the two columns of erectile tissue in the penis.

Corpus spongiosum

The column of erectile tissue in the penis that surrounds the penile urethra.

Glans penis

The enlarged, distal end of the penis.

Prepuce

The retractable fold of skin covering the glans penis, also known as the foreskin.

Ejaculatory duct

The duct formed by the union of the vas deferens with the duct of the seminal vesicle.

Prostatic urethra

The segment of the male urethra that passes through the prostate gland.

Membranous urethra

The short segment of the male urethra between the prostatic urethra and the penile urethra.

Bulbourethral gland

Small glands located below the prostate that secrete a lubricating fluid into the urethra.

Dartus fascia

The layer of smooth muscle and connective tissue within the scrotum.

Seminiferous tubules

The specific site of germ cell production within the testes.

Fimbriae

Finger-like projections at the distal end of the fallopian tubes that help collect the egg after ovulation.

Fallopian (Uterine) tube

The duct through which an ovum passes from an ovary to the uterus.

Round Ligament

A ligament that attaches the uterus to the labia majora and maintains the anteversion of the uterus.

Ovarian Ligament

A fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus.

Endometrium

The inner epithelial layer or lining of the uterus.

Myometrium

The thick middle layer of the uterine wall, composed of smooth muscle.

Perimetrium

The outer serous layer of the uterus.

Cervix

The lower, narrow portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

Fundus

The rounded top portion of the uterus, located above the entry point of the uterine tubes.

Infundibulum

The funnel-shaped opening of the uterine tube nearest the ovary.

Corpus luteum

The remnants of an ovarian follicle after ovulation that secretes hormones.

Graafian follicle

A fluid-filled structure in the ovary within which an ovum develops before ovulation.

Areola

The circular area of pigmented skin surrounding the nipple of the breast.

Mastitis

Inflammation of the breast tissue.

Lactiferous Sinus

An expansion in a lactiferous duct behind the nipple where milk can be stored.

Lactiferous Duct

Ducts that drain the mammary glands and carry milk toward the nipple.

Masteopathy

Proliferation of connective tissue within the breast.