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403- Female Reproduction
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
12/11/2012

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Term
name gonads, ducts, glands, and supporting structures for males and females
Definition

gonads: testes and ovaries

ducts: epididymis, ductus deferens and uterine tubes

glands: prostate and uterine

supporting structure: penis and uterus

Term
tunica albuginea
Definition
capsule of dense connective tissue
Term
cortex of ovary
Definition

region just deep to tunica albuginea

 

contains follicles

Term
medulla of ovary
Definition
deeper region composed of connective tissue, BVs, lymphatics
Term
follicular stages
Definition
primordial follicle ->  secondary follicle -> Graafian (mature) follicle -> ovulation
Term
corpus luteum
Definition

ovulation wound

produces progesterone to maintain pregnancy

Term
corpus albicans
Definition
white scar left after corpus luteum is not needed for pregnancy
Term
atresia
Definition

degeneration of oogonia

most oogonia degenerate

Term
histology of oogonia
Definition
germ cells from yolk sac -> oogonia -> primary oocyte (stops in prophase) -> secondary oocyte during period -> ovulation -> finish meiosis II if fertilized
Term
infundibulum of uterine tube
Definition

open, funel-shaped portion near the ovary

contain fimbria

Term
fimbria
Definition
finger-like processess that move over ovary to determine if follicle is ready for ovulation
Term
ampulla of uterine tube
Definition
central region of the tube
Term
isthmus of the uterine tube
Definition

narrowest part of the tube

joints with uterus

Term
3 layers of uterine tube
Definition

mucosa- ciliated columnar epithelium with secretory cells

muscularis- circular and longitudinal smooth muscle for peristalsis to move ovum

serosa- outer serous membrane

Term
function of uterus
Definition
site of mestruation and development of uterus
Term
histology of uterus (3 layers)
Definition

endometrium- stratum functionalis and stratum basalis, connective tissue, simple columnar epithelium

myometrium- between endo and perimetrium

perimetrium- viseral peritoneum

Term
orientaion of vagina in standing woman
Definition
horizontal
Term
hymen
Definition

membrane covering part of orifice

highly vascularized

Term
3 layers of vagina
Definition

mucosal- stratified squamous, areolar CT, stores glycogen

muscularis- smooth muscle allows for stretch

adventitia- loose CT that binds to other organs

Term
parts of the Vulva
Definition

1) mons pubis

2) labia majora + minora

3) clitoris

4) bulb of vestibule

Term
bulb of vestibule
Definition
masses of erectile tissue just deep to the labia on either side of the vaginal orifice
Term
female corpora cavernosa
Definition

erectile bodies

forms body of clitoris with bulb vestibule

Term
perineum
Definition

diamond-shaped area between thighs that consist of:

urogential triangle and anal triangle

Term
perineal body
Definition

central tendon that connects the urogenital and anal triangles

essential for pelvic floor to stay in tact

Term
episiotomy
Definition
surgical incision during pregnancy
Term
cystocele
Definition
baldder herniates into vagina
Term
rectocele
Definition
rectum herniates into vagina
Term
myoepitheliam fibers
Definition
smooth muscle around mammary glands that respond to oxytocin
Term
ovarian cycle
Definition
changes in ovary before and after menstruation
Term
uterine cycle
Definition
preparation of uterus -> proliferative phase under influence of estrogens -> secretory phase: progesterone -> menstruation or implantation
Term
external genitalia development
Definition

labioscrotal swelling: labia majora

urethra folds: labia minora

glans area- clitoris

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