female reproductive structures

cervix

• narrow end of uterus leading to the vagina

• dilates at birth to allow baby to exit

clitoris

• female sensory organ

• homologous to the male parts

• provides sensitivity during intercourse

labia major and labia minor

protective folds of the skin

vestibule

• cleft between the labia minor

• contains opening (orfices) to the urethra and vagina

frimbriae

• finger like projections of the oviducts whcih brush over the ovaries

• along with cilia in the oviducts, they cause a current which sweeps the egg into the oviduct

oviduct

• contains cilia that conducts egg towards the uterus

• also called the fallopian tubes or uterine tube

ovaries

produce egg and sex hormones

uterus (womb)

houses developing fetus

vagina

receives penis during intercourse and serves as a birth canal