Female reproductive system (definitions)
Vagina
A tube inferior to the uterus, the opening of which lies posterior to the urethra and anterior to the anus
Mons Pubis
The fatty part of the female external genitalia overlying the symphysis pubis
Endometrium
The inner mucosal layer of the uterus, site of implantation.
Body
The larger main part of the uterus
Cervix
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: Perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium
Fundus
The rounded superior portion of the uterus
Myometrium
The thick middle layer of the uterus composed of smooth muscle
Rugae
Transvers ridges of the internal vaginal lining that permit stretching of the birth canal.
Ovary
Two almond shaped organs lateral to uterus that produce the ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone
Fimbriae
ciliated projections of the distal uterine tube that cover the lateral portion of the ovary.
Perineum
diamond-shaped region inferior to the pelvis containing anal, vaginal, and urethral openings.
Clitoris
erectile tissue anterior to the urethral orifice in the female.
Labia Minora
hairless longitudinal folds of skin located medial to the labia majora.
Uterine tube
paired elongated duct through which ova are transported from ovary to uterus, usual site of fertilizations.
Labia Majora
part of the female external genitalia lateral to the vaginal opening and continuous with the mons pubis
Vulva
refers to the female external genitalia
Mammary glands
secretory structures within the breasts, function in females during lactation.
Breast
the gland of milk secretion
Perimetrium
visceral peritoneal, outermost covering of the uterus.