PDBio 210: Female Reproductive System
tunica albuginea
A fibrous connective tissue layer that surrounds the ovary
Perimetrium
Outermost covering of the uterus
Vagina
a tube inferior to the uterus, the opening of which lies posterior to the urethra and anterior to the anus
External Os of Uterus
cervical opening of the uterus into the vagina, dilates during delivery
fimbriae of uterine tube
ciliated projections of the distal uterine tube that cover the lateral portion of the ovary
Ciltoris
erectile tissue anterior to the urethral orifice in the female
Vaginal Orifice
external opening of the vagina, partially covered by the hymen
prepuce of clitoris
fold of skin that surrounds and protects the glans of the clitoris; also called clitoral hood
Labia Minora
hairless longitudinal folds of skin located medial to the labia majora
bulb of vestibule
masses of erectile tissue situated deep to the labial skin
Ovary
paired almond-shaped organ lateral to uterus that produces the ova and secretes estrogen and progesterone
Uterine Tube
paired elongated duct through which ova are transported from ovary to the uterus, usual site of fertilization
Labia Majora
part of the female external genitalia lateral to the vaginal opening and continuous with the mons pubis
Lactiferous Ducts
passageway for milk from the alveoli of the mammary gland to the nipple
Round Ligament of Uterus
passes anterolaterally from the uterus to the abdominal wall through the inguinal canal, and terminate in the labia majora
Greater Vestibular Gland
pea sized glands located on each side of the vagina, deep to the labia majora, provide lubrication during sexual arousal
Areola
pigmented region of the breast; surrounds the nipple
Fundus of Uterus
rounded superior portion of the uterus
areolar glands
sebaceous glands that form bumps in the areola surrounding the nipple
Breast
site of milk production and secretion
Nipple
the central projection of the breast through which the lactiferous ducts exit, comprised partly of erectile tissue
Vestibule of female perineum
the elongated space enclosed by the labia minora, contains urethral and vaginal openings
Mons Pubis
the fatty part of the female external genitalia overlying the pubic symphysis
endomentrium
the inner mucosal layer of the uterus which is shed during menstruation
Body of Uterus
the larger main part of the uterus
Cervix of Uterus
the narrow inferior part of the uterus surrounding the external os
Uterus
the organ in which implantation of the fertilized egg occurs; its wall is composed of three layers
myometrium
the thick middle layer of the uterus composed of smooth muscle
vaginal rugae
transverse ridges of the internal vaginal lining that permit stretching of the birth canal
