Female Reproductive System

Ovarian ligament

Image result for ovarian ligament definition The ovarian ligament (also called the utero-ovarian ligament or proper ovarian ligament) is a fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus. This ligament should not be confused with the suspensory ligament of the ovary, which extends from the ovary in the other direction.

Isthmus of uterine tube

Ova (egg cells) are carried to the uterus through the fallopian tubes following ... From the isthmus the Fallopian tube widens into the ampulla,

Ampulla of uterine tube

The ampulla is the second portion of the fallopian tube. It is an intermediate dilated portion, which curves over the ovary. It is the most common site of mouse [citation needed] and human fertilization. The word ampulla is from Latin for flask.

Cervix of uterus

The cervix is an essential part of a woman's anatomy. It is part of the uterus and is located in the lower area right where it connects with the vagina.

Endometrium

The endometrium is the innermost glandular layer and functions as a lining for the uterus, preventing adhesions between the opposed walls of the myometrium, thereby maintaining the patency of the uterine cavity.

Vagina

The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in women and most female mammals.

Myometrium

The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterine wall, consisting mainly of uterine smooth muscle cells (also called uterine myocytes), but also of supporting stromal and vascular tissue. Its main function is to induce uterine contractions.

Perimetrium

The parametrium is the fibrous tissue that separates the supravaginal portion of the cervix from the bladder. The parametrium (called cervical stroma in some texts) lies in front of the cervix and extends laterally between the layers of the broad ligaments.

The Suspensory Ligament of Ovary

The suspensory ligament of ovary extends outwards from the ovary to the lateral abdominal wall. It consists of a fold of peritoneum, thus some sources consider it to be part of the broad ligament. The function of this ligament is to contain the ovarian vessels and nerves (ovarian artery, ovarian vein, ovarian nerve plexus and lymphatic vessels).

Infundibulum of uterine

The third part of the uterine tube is the infundibulum. It is between the ampulla and the fimbriae. The infundibulum terminates with the ostium of Fallopian tube,

Body of Uterus

The uterus has four major regions: the fundus is the broad, curved upper area in which the fallopian tubes connect to the uterus; the body, the main part of the uterus, starts directly below the level of the fallopian tubes and continues downward until the uterine walls and cavity begin to narrow.

Isthmus of uterus

The visible medial third of the uterine tube is the isthmus of uterine tube or isthmus tubae uterinae. It is medially bordered by the intramural portion of the tube. The uterine isthmus is the inferior-posterior part of uterus, on its cervical end — here the uterine muscle (myometrium) is narrower and thinner. It connects between two larger bodies or parts.

Fimbriae

When ovulation is about to occur, the sex hormones activate the fimbriae, causing it to swell with blood and hit the ovary in a gentle,

Ovary

A female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced, present in humans and other vertebrates as a pair.

Infundibulum

A funnel-shaped cavity or structure part of the organs.