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.