THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM -- ANATOMY

amni/o

breast

cervic/o

cervix, neck

chorion/o

chorion

episi/o

vulva

gynec/o

female

hyster/o

uterus

lact/o

milk

mamm/o

breast

mast/o

breast

female zygote

XX as sex chromosomes

SRY gene on the Y chromosome, lack of androgen receptots, and testosterone

Without the ____________________________________________________, a zygote develops female reproductive system

ova/ovum

produced by the ovaries and are the primary sex organs of the female reproductive system

tunica albuginea

capsule that encloses the ovaries

Cortex and Medulla

Layers of the Ovary

Cortex

layer of the ovary that contains follicles

Medulla

layer of the ovary that contains blood vessels

Ligament

suspend the ovaries in the pelvic cavity and anchor them to the uterus

Broad Ligament

• ligament of the uterus

• double-layered fold of peritoneum that extends from the sides of the uterus

• support the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, helping to maintain their within the pelvis

Ovarian Ligament

• ligament of the ovary

• fibromuscular band that connects the ovary to the lateral side of the uterus, providing support and stability

Suspensory Ligament

• ligament of the ovary

• supports the ovary and carries blood vessels and nerves

Round Ligament

• ovary ligament

• support the uterus and maintain its anteverted (forward-tilted) position

ovaries, uterus, and vagina

internal female reproductive organs

vulva and breasts

external female reproductive system

broad and round ligaments

holds the uterus in place

Perimetrium

visceral peritoneum

Myometrium

thick layer of smooth muscle

Endometrium

mucous membrane

stratum basalis

deep one third

stratum functionalis

superficial two thirds

Fundus

broad superior curve

body

wide midportion

cervix

inferior (neck) region

fallopian tube or oviduct

other name for uterine tubes

Uterine Tubes

transport eggs to the uterus

infundibulum

the end of the uterine tubes which contains fimbriae

Fimbriae

end of the infundibulum which catches the egg released from the ovary

ciliated cells

cells that line the uterine tubes

vagina

allows for the flow of the menses, is a receptacle for sperm, and serves as the birth canal

hymen

in children, the external opening of the vagina is covered by this

stratified squamous epithelial tissue

lining of vagina

vulva

includes mons pubis, labia, clitoris, vestibular bulb, vestibular glands

mons pubis

pubic hair cover mound of adipose tissue superficial to the pubic symphysis

Labia

• includes labia majora and labia minora

• Frames the vestibule

Clitoris

• erectile tissue whose external portion is glans

Vestibular bulbs

erectile tissue in labia majora

vestibular glands

lubricating glands in posterior vestibule

breasts

contain mammary glands that do not fully develop until the first pregnancy

lactation

Process of producing milk

suspensory ligaments

supports the breast tissue

areola

Dark skin around nipple