Internal female reproductive structures include ovaries, oviducts, theuterus, and the vagina, shown in Figure 1. The pair of ovaries is held in place in the abdominal cavity by a system of ligaments. Ovaries consist of a medulla and cortex: the medulla contains nerves and blood vessels to sup...
uterus (ˈjuːtərəs) n,pluteri(ˈjuːtəˌraɪ) 1.(Gynaecology & Obstetrics)anatomya hollow muscular organ lying within the pelvic cavity of female mammals. It houses the developing fetus and by contractions aids in its expulsion at parturition. Nontechnical name:womb ...
cervix neck/opening of the uterus what artery supplies the uterus uterine artery broad ligament double layer of peritoneum that covers the surfaces of the uterus, tubes and ovaries vagina serves at birth canal Bartholin's glands Glands located on either side of the vaginal opening that secrete muc...
The female reproductive organs are composed of ovaries, oviducts, uterus, cervix, uteri, vagina, and external genitalia. The internal genital organs (the first of four components) are supported by the broad ligament. This ligament consists of the mesovarium, which supports the ovary; the meso...
Body (corpus) - the main part of the uterus, connected to the uterine (fallopian) tubes via the uterine horns. The body has a base (fundus) and an internal chamber (uterine cavity). Isthmus - the constricted part of the uterus, located between the body and the cervix. Cervix - the ...
Cervix tight muscles that separate vagina from uterus. Usually closed off to prevent infections. Must expand to allow for pregnancy and birth. Uterus location of developing fetus. The walls expand and grow to nurture the offspring and allow for the placenta to develop. Sperm are deposited here ...
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Uterus (womb).The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ that serves as the home for adeveloping fetus. The uterus is divided into two parts: the cervix, which is the lower part that opens into the vagina, and the main body of the uterus, called the corpus. The corpus can easily expa...
Understand and learn about the female reproductive system. Learn about and discuss the ovaries, vagina, uterus, cervix, and more female anatomy in...