Female Reproductive System Anatomy
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Female Reproductive System I. Ovum/Ova – egg cells A. Present at birth (millions) B. Inactive until puberty C. When ovaries become fully developed and begin producing female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) egg cells begin to mature
Female Reproductive System II. Ovary/Ovaries – female reproductive glands A. Two glands/organs B. Store immature ova (egg cells) C. Responsible for ovulation- release of an ovum D. Produce female hormones - estrogen and progesterone
Female Reproductive System III. Fallopian tubes – tube through which a mature egg passes A. Two tubes B. Connect ovaries to the uterus C. Area in which fertilization occurs if sperm is present
Female Reproductive System IV. Uterus – also known as the womb A. Pear-shaped organ between the two ovaries B. Approximately the size of a closed fist C. Area where thick, blood rich lining builds each month in preparation for pregnancy - endometrium D. Organ responsible for monthly menstrual flow - menstruation E. Place where embryo/fetus develops for nine months in amniotic sac
Female Reproductive System V. Cervix – the opening at the bottom of the uterus A. Connects uterus and vagina B. Serves as passage for fetus – allows fetus to move from uterus into birth canal C. Typically closed; will dilate (open) during labor for birth
Female Reproductive System VI. Vagina – also known as the birth canal A. Leads from the cervix to the outside of the body B. About 4 inches long C. Passage for menstrual flow to leave the body D. Passageway for the birth of the baby
Female Reproductive System VII. Hymen A. Protective internal membrane B. Covers the opening just inside the vagina VIII. Labia A. External folds of skin B. Covers the opening to the vagina and urethra
Female Reproductive System IX. Clitoris – external node of skin A. Located in front of the opening to the urethra B. Small, pea size C. Contains many nerve endings X. Urethra - Passage for urine A. Tube from bladder to outside of body B. Opening in front of opening to vagina C. This organ plays no role in reproduction but is important for labeling purposes
Female Reproductive System XI. Problems of the Female System A. Vaginitis, Yeast Infection B. Premenstrual Syndrome – PMS C. Toxic Shock Syndrome – TSS D. Cancers 1. Breast 2. Ovaries 3. Uterus 4. Cervix E. Infertility F. Irregular Menstrual Cycle
Female Reproductive System XII. Role of the Female in Reproduction A. Provide ovum B. Provide womb – nurture fetus C. Give birth D. Provide nourishment to infant – breast milk/mammary glands
Connect vagina to uterus Allows for birth and menstrual flow
Connect vagina to uterus Allows for birth and menstrual flow
Connect vagina to uterus Allows for birth and menstrual flow
Connect vagina to uterus Allows for birth and menstrual flow
Connect vagina to uterus Allows for birth and menstrual flow
Connect vagina to uterus Allows for birth and menstrual flow