external genitalia is also called
vulva
a fatty tissue that covers and cushions the symphysis pubis
will develop pubic hair after onset of puberty
mons pubis
two folds of skin
outside contains pubic hair
inside is smooth
lies on either side of the vaginal opening
extends from the mons pubis to the perineum
labia majora
two folds of tissue , lie inside the labia majora
extends from the clitoris to the perineum
labia minora
secretes a mucus that lubricates the vagina
barholins gland
small enlogated organ composed of erectile tissue
acts as a male penis during sexual excitment
clitoris
opening of the vagina
contains hymen
thin layer of elastic connective tissue that forms an opening aoiund the vagina
vaginal orifice
hymen remains intact completely cover vagina
needs to be surgically removed before menstruation
imperforated hymen
area between the vaginal orifice and the anus
composed of muscular and fibrous tissue that servers as a support for the pelvic structure
perineum
muscular tube that connects the urtus with the vulva
about three in. long
located between the bladder and rectum
vagina
folds of tissue found in the vagina that allows it to expand during child birth
rugae
three functions of the vagina?
receives seminal fluid, serves as passageway for menstrual flow , serves as the birth canal
upside down pear shaped hollow muscular organ
uterus
three functions of the uterus
discharge of bloody fluid, place for protection and nourishment of the fetus, muscular walls contract to expel fetus
small dome shaped portion that rises above the area where the fallopian tubes enter the uterus
fundus
cental part of the uterus
body
narrow neck-like portion at the lower end of the uterus
cervix
outer most layer of the uterus
perimetrium
muscular middle layer of the uterus
myometrium
inner most layer of the uterus
endometrium
two uterine tubes around 5 inc. long
lined with cilia and mucous membrane
one end attached to the fundus of the uterus other end has finger like projection called fimbriae
fallopian tubes
finger like projections at the end of the fallopian tube
fimbriae
female gonads or sex glands
two almond shaped structers located in the upper pelvic cavity on both sides of the uterus
ovaries
the two sections of the ovaries?
cortex, medulla
contains small secretory sac or follicles that hold the ova
cortex
inner portion that contains nerves and blood vessels
medulla
each month a graafian follicle ruptures on the ovarian cortex an the ovum is discharged into the pelvic cavity where it enters the fallopian tube
ovulation
produces estrogen and progesterone
esential in promoting growth and development of female sex organs
prepares uterus for pregnancy
development of mammary glands
plays vital role in a womens wellbeing and sex drive
production of hormones
breas
responsible for milk production
breasts are not equal in size or shape
vary from person to person
amount of adipose tissue is a factor
mammary glands
composed of erectile tissue
nipple
darker tissue surrounding the nipple
areola
small sebaceous glands only active during pregnancy produce waxy substance to keep nipples moist during nursing
montomery gland
fat
adipose tissue
helps support breast
connective tissue
responsible for production of milk
glandular tissue
period of life at which the ability to reproduce beginds
puberty
the first menstrual period can occur as young as ten and as old as 17 and is called
menarche
influenced by estrogen and progesterone
prepare for pregnancy
if egg is not fertilized endometrial lining sheds
menstrual cycle
average menstrual cycle is
28 days
days 1-5
menstrual flow occurs on day one and can last 3-7 days
menstrual phase
days 6-12
time between the menses and ovulation
estrogen begins to increase and ova begin to mature in graafian follicles
postmenstrual stage
days 13-14
graafian follicle ruptues releases the mature ovum into the pelvic cavity
fimbriae sweeps ovum into the fallopian tubes
uterine lining prepares for an ovum by producing prgesterone and estrogen
ovulatory phase
day 15- 28
if fertilization doesn't happen hormones stop secreting corpus luteum shrinks
uterine lining begins to breakdown a slough off int menstrual flow
premenstrual
mallignant tumor of the breast
originates in mammary ducts most common female cancer in u.s. today
carcinoma of the breast
malibnint tumor of the cervix
most common cancer of female reproductive tract
cervical carcinoma
herniation or downward protrusion of bladder through the wall of the vagina
cystocele
`growth of endometrial tissue outside the endometrium
found within the abdominal cavity
endometriosis
presence of a single or multiple fluid filled cysts that are palpable in the breast
fibrocystic breast disease
potentialy fatal condition caused by toxin producing strains of the bacteria staphylococcus aureas
toxic shock syndrome