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Female Reproductive System
I). Ovaries
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A). Location of ovaries:
The broad ligament also holds the uterus, uterine tube and vagina.
B). General Anatomy
1). Outer cortex:
2). Inner medullary region:
C). Follicle Anatomy
Anatomy:
i). oocyte:
ii). follicle cells: 1 layer
iii). granulosa cells: more than 1 layer
iv). Stages of follicle maturation
a). Primordial follicle Only 1 layer of cells
b). Primary follicle 2 or more layers of cells.
c). Secondary follicle: fluid filled space
d). Vesicular (Graafian) follicle: Bulges
e). Corpus luteum: The ruptured follicle
D). Ovarian Cortex & Corpus Luteum
Primordial follicles Developing Follicles Mature follicles Oocytes Corpus Luteum
II). Female Duct System
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A). Uterine Tubes (Fallopian Tubes or Oviducts)
1). Function:
2). Anatomy
The ampulla curves around the ovary.
The ampulla ends at the infundibulum that terminates in finger projections called fimbrae.
It connects to the uterus at the isthmus.
3). Oocyte is expelled into the peritoneal cavityÞ
the fimbrae capture the oocyteÞ
it travels through the ampulla
(it maybe fertilized here)Þ
reaches the uterus at the isthmus.
4). Histology
Lumen Mucosa folds Muscular layer
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B). Uterus:
:1). Found
2). Function:
3). Anatomy
i). Body major portion
ii). Fundus: superior region
iii). Lumen: Interior
iv). Cervix: Narrow neck; end of the vagina.
v). Cervical canal: Cavity
vi). Vagina: External opening;
4) Pathology
5) Uterine wall histology
Lumen Endometrium Myometrium
C). Vagina
Found:
Function:
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III). Female External Genitalia (or Vulva)
A). Mons pubis: Overlies the pubic symphysis
B). Labia majora and labia minora.
encircle vestibule
1). urethra
2). vagina
3). greater vestibular glands:
C). Clitoris:
D). Perineum: between anus and vulva.
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IV). Mammary Glands
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Modified sweat glands
Function:
External Anatomy:
1). Nipple
2) Areola
Internal Anatomy:
1). Gland system:
15 lobes the à
that divide into lobules à
the alveoli that produce milk
. Milk pass from the alveolià
lactiferous ductsà
lactiferous sinus where it accumulates.
3). suspensory ligaments
