Reproductive systems - Female reproductive system

11 important questions on Reproductive systems - Female reproductive system

What do the egg cells (developed in the ovaries) do in order to end up in the Fallopian tube?

It needs to travel across the peritoneal cavity.

What are the risks of the travel of egg cells across the peritoneal cavity?

  • It gives risk of an extra-uterine pregnancy
  • It can possibly extent an infection (into the reproductive system)

What are the four parts of the Fallopian tube, from the start to the end in the uterus?

  • Fimbriae (finger-like structure)
  • Infundibulum (place where 'fingers' connect)
  • Ampulla (where fertilization takes place)
  • Istmus
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What are the three ligaments of the ovaries?

  • Suspensory ligament (contains ovarian artery)
  • (Proper) ovarian ligament (embryonic rest)
  • Mesovary (fold of peritoneal membrane)

How is the position of the uterus called?

Anteversion and anteflexion (both tilted towards the ventral part, and also bend itself).

What are the four main ligaments (connective tissue) of the uterus?

  • Round ligament (embryonic rest)
  • Broad ligament (fold of peritoneum)
  • Cardinal ligament (contains uterine artery)
  • Uterosacral ligament

For what part is the vagina considered an internal organ?

For the part that borders the neck of the uterus (but the largest part is external).

What is the pubic mound?

The fatty tissue on the pubic bone.

What does the labia majora consist of?

Folds of skin, analogous to the skin of the scrotum.

What does the labia minora consist of?

Folds of skin and mucous membrane (in this image indicated with only 'labia')

What is the clitoris analogous to?

To the corpus cavernosum and the corpus spongiosa (it is the female swelling body).

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