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