almond-shaped slightly flattened structures that are attached to uterus by ovarian ligaments
ovaries
long narrow tube located between the ovaries and the uterus that serve as the tunnel of the ova that travels from the ovaries to the uterus
uterine or Fallopian tubes (oviducts or salphinges)
size of ovaries
2.5 - 5 cm long
1 cm wide
1 cm thick
size of uterine
10 - 12 cm in length
1 - 4 mm in diameter
where does fertilization of ovum generally occurs?
oviducts
uterus
4 parts of uterus
rounded superior portion of the uterus. It is found above the line joining the entrance of the uterine tubes.
fundus
small triangular area between the uterine walls, extend downward toward the isthmus.
It is the MAIN portion of the uterus.
body
narrow constricted area located between the cervix and body of uterus measuring about 1 cm in length.
isthmus
lower end portion of the uterus, located at the top of the vagina, 1 inch long.
cervix
muscular tube that forms lower portion of the birth canal.
vagina
size of vagina
7.5 cm or 3 inches long
3 layers of vagina
mucosal layer
muscular layer
fibrous layer
space into which the vagina and urethra open
vestibule
a thin mucous membrane that covers the vaginal opening.
can completely close the vaginal orifice, in which case it must be removed to allow menstrual flow
hymen
a small erectile structure located in the anterior margin of the vestibule.
consists of a shaft and distal glands
clitoris
The clitoris is well supplied with ____ receptor, and it is made up of erectile tissue.
sensory
The region between the vagina and the anus
clinical perineum
are two prominent, rounded folds of skin located lateral to labia minora.
labia majora
what type of incision is conducted to prevent tearing of the skin and muscle of clinical perineum during childbirth?
episiotomy
functions of vagina
narrow, tightly coiled tube connecting the ductus deferentes from the rear to its vas deferens.
consists of head, body, tail
epididymis
where is epididymis attached?
superior and lateroposterior aspect of testis