Female Reproductive Anatomy - Duct System

What does the uterine tubes consist of?

the uterine tubes consist of oviducts and the fallopian tubes

Are the uterine tubes connected to the ovaries?

NO, the uterine tubes are not connected to the ovaries

Uterine Tubes: Infundibulum

the infundibulum is a funnel-shaped region that bears ciliated fimbriae

Uterine Tubes: Infundibulum - What does the ciliated fimbriae in the infundibulum do?

the ciliated fimbriae help make sure materials go through the fallopian tube during ovulation

Uterine Tubes: Infundibulum - What does the infundibulum recieve?

the infundibulum receives ovulated oocyte

Uterine Tubes: Ampulla

the ampulla is widened region

Uterine Tubes: Ampulla - What is the ampulla the usual site of?

the ampulla is the usual site of fertilzation

Uterine Tubes: Isthmus

the isthmus is a constricted region attached to the uterus

What does the walls of the uterine tubes contain?

the wall of the uterine tubes contains smooth muscle

What is the mucosa of the uterine tubes?

the mucosa of the uterine tube is highly folded with 2 types of cells:

• ciliated cells

• nonciliated cells

Mucosa of Uterine Tubes: Ciliated cells

ciliated cells help transport ovulated oocyte towards the uterus

Mucosa of Uterine Tubes: Nonciliated cells

nonciliated cells have microvilli that promote nourishing secretion

What is a ectopic pregnancy?

an ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that can’t be carried to full term because the fertalized egg grows outside of the uterus

Where do fertilized eggs usually grow during ectopic pregnancy?

During an ectopic pregnancy, fertlized eggs are usually in the ovioduct

What is PID?

PID stands for pelvic inflammatory disease; an infection of the female reproductive organs

What is a hysterectomy?

a hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix; supracervical hysterectomy removes only the uterus not the cervix

What is the uterus also known as?

the uterus is known as the womb

What does uterus (womb) receives and nourish?

the uterus receives and nourish developing embryo

What does the uterus (womb) consist of?

the uterus consists of the fundus, body, and cervix (containing cervical glands)

What is a pap smear?

a pap smear is when a doctor scrap cells from the surface of the cervix mucosa to test for abnormal cells

What is a prolapsed uterus?

a prolapsed uterus occurs when the muscles and tissues of a female’s pelvis weaken

Uterus: What does the wall of the uterus consist of?

• perimetrium

• myometrium

• endometrium

Uterus: Perimetrium

visceral peritoneum

Uterus: Myometrium

bundles of smooth muscle

Uterus: Endometrium

innermost; receives implanted embryo if fertilization occurs

Endometrium Structure & Blood Supply: Functional layer of the endometrium

stratum functionalis shed during menstruations

Endometrium Structure & Blood Supply: Basal layer of the endometrium

stratum basalis forms a new functional layer after menstruation ends

Endometrium Structure & Blood Supply: Spiral arteries

spiral arteries serve functional layer and repeatedly degenerate and regenerate

Endometrium Structure & Blood Supply: Straight arteries

straight arteries serve basal layer and do not degenerate

What is the male organ of copulation (sexual intercourse)?

penis

What is the female organ of copulation (sexual intercourse)?

vagina

Where is the vagina located?

the vagina is sandwiched between the urinary bladder and rectum

What is the vagina a passageway for?

the vagina is a passageway for menstrual flow and the delivery of an infant

What is the orientation of the vagina?

the vagina usually tilts forward (anteverted), but may be retroverted

What does the wall of the vagina consist of?

• adventitia

• muscularis

• mucosa

Vagina: Adventitia

fibrostatic outer layer

Vagina: Muscularis

smooth muscle

Vagina: Mucosa

innermost; stratified squamous epithelium with rugae

Vagina: What is the vagina lubricated by?

the vagina is lubricated by cervical mucous glands and mucosal fluid from the vaginal epithelium

Vagina: What type of environment is the vagina (in adults)?

the vagina has an acidic environment

Vagina: What type of environment is the vagina (in adolescents)?

the vagina has an alkaline environment

What is the hymen?

the hymen is a piece of tissue covering or surrounding part of your vaginal opening, range form thin to thick; not only sex tears/breaks it, it could be broken by sports, tampons, etc.