Female Reproductive System - Internal and External Anatomy

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the internal and external structures of the female reproductive system.

Internal female reproductive system

The internal anatomical structures including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, cervix, and vagina.

External female reproductive system

The external anatomical structures including the mons pubis, clitoris, labia majora, labia minora, urethral opening, hymen, and vaginal opening.

Fallopian tube

An internal reproductive structure located above the ovary that connects toward the uterus.

Ovary

An internal reproductive organ positioned adjacent to the fallopian tube within the pelvic region.

Uterus

An internal reproductive organ located central to the pelvic cavity, connected to the fallopian tubes superiorly and the cervix inferiorly.

Cervix

The internal anatomical structure situated at the lower region of the uterus, superior to the vagina.

Vagina

An internal canal of the female reproductive system extending below the cervix to the external vaginal opening.

Mons pubis

An external anatomical region situated anteriorly above the clitoris.

Clitoris

An external structure located below the mons pubis and superior to the urethral opening.

Labia majora

The outer anatomical folds of the external female reproductive system.

Labia minora

The inner anatomical folds located inside the labia majora, surrounding the urethral and vaginal openings.

Urethral opening

An external opening positioned below the clitoris and above the vaginal opening.

Hymen

A tissue structure surrounding or partially covering the vaginal opening.

Vaginal opening

The external opening leading into the vagina, located below the urethral opening and hymen.

Female reproductive system diagram (unlabeled)

An anatomical reference figure illustrating the locations of internal pelvic organs and external vulvar structures.