female reproductive system

Fallopian tubes (internal)

site for fertilization

Fimbria (internal)

finger-like projections that catch eggs released from the ovary & guide them into the tube for fertilization

Ovaries (internal)

store and release eggs once a month

Ovum (internal)

one egg cell

Ova (internal)

many egg cells

Uterus (internal)

responsible for the development of embryo/fetus during pregnancy

Endometrium/Uterine Lining (internal)

connective tissue around the uterus to prepare for and support pregnancy by creating an environment for embryo implantation

Cervix (internal)

gate to the uterus controlling what goes in & out

Vagina (internal)

passageway for periods, intercourse, & childbirth. connects the cervix of the uterus to the vulva & exterior

Vulva (external)

outside part, the labia, clitoris, openings to vagina and urethra

Mons Pubis (external)

upper part of vulva, pad of tissue for protection covered in pubic hair

Labia Minora (inner)

fatty pad of tissue rich with blood vessels and protects the clitoris

Labia Majora (outer)

outside fat pad of tissue for protection

Clitoris (outer)

only function is sexual arousal but that can be overstimulated

Urethra

discharge of urine

Vagina (outer)

tube connecting the cervix of the uterus to the vulva and exterior of the body and expands during sex and childbirth

Hymen (external)

tissue that lines the vagina & has a opening. No known function

Perineum (external)

diamond shape area that includes the anus and vagina