Anatomy 3 - Quiz 21
myometrium
Layer of smooth muscle that make up the middle layer of the uterus
OB/GYN
abbreviation for obstetrics and gynecology
vulva
all of the external reproductive parts of a female that surround the opening to the vagina
fornix anterior and posterior
anatomical arch or fold folds of the vagina?
ovarian ligament
band of connective tissue that supports the ovary and hooks it to the external wall of the uterus
vagina 9cm or 3.5 inches
birth canal that leads from the cervix to the outside part of the female body how long
obstetrics
branch of medicine that deals with childbirth and the times leading up to it and shortly afterwards
gynecology
branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
endometriosis cigarette burn infertility
condition in which tissue similar to the inner lining of the uterus occurs within the pelvic cavity looks like? can lead to?
round ligament
connective tissue that attaches to the anterior part of the uterus to help support it
suspensory ligament of the ovary
connective tissue that hooks to the superior surface of the Fallopian tube and helps support some of the female reproductive parts
fibrous layer
dense fibrous connective tissue that connects the vagina with the surrounding organs
vaginal orifice
exterior opening of the vagina
broad ligament
fan-shaped connective tissue that helps support the various parts of the female reproductive system
labia minora scrotum
flattened, longitudinal folds of tissue within the space between the labia majora equal to what male structure
prepuce
foreskin that encloses both the clitoris and the penis
vestibular glands
glands located on either side of the vaginal opening that produce lubricating fluid during sexual arousal
women before in, inside uterus structure condition uterus surgical removal muscle around
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endometrium
inner, mucosal lining of the uterus
mucosal layer
innermost layer of the vagina
hymen
membranous fold of tissue the partially covers the vaginal opening
perimetrium
outer layer around the uterus
mons pubis symphysis pubis
rounded elevation of fatty tissue that is formed by the labia majora coming together overlies?
labia majora
rounded folds of fat and smooth muscle that make up the outermost part of the female genitals
muscular layer
second layer of the vagina that is made up of smooth muscle
glans clitoridis sensory nerve fibers
small mass of erectile tissue at the tip of the clitoris many?
clitoris 2cm long penis in male
small projection of tissue at the anterior end of the vulva average length synonymous to
vestibule vaginal and urethral openings
space enclosed by the labia minora includes?
hysterectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
corpora cavernosa
two columns of erectile tissue found in both the clitoris and penis
bulbospongiosus
voluntary muscle that closes the vaginal opening
