Female Reproductive System

I). Ovaries

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

http://www.cvm.okstate.edu/instruction/mm_curr/histology/HistologyReference/HRFemaleRS.htm

	Primordial follicles
	Developing Follicles
	Mature follicles
	Oocytes
	Corpus Luteum

http://home.mc.ntu.edu.tw/~histol/Ffolder_html/Female.html

http://www.cvm.okstate.edu/instruction/mm_curr/histology/HistologyReference/HRFemaleRS.htm

II). Female Duct System

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

http://home.mc.ntu.edu.tw/~histol/Ffolder_html/Female.html

	Lumen
	Mucosa folds
	Muscular layer

 

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

 http://www.cvm.okstate.edu/instruction/mm_curr/histology/HistologyReference/HRFemaleRS.htm

	Lumen
	Endometrium
	Myometrium

C). Vagina

Found:
Function:

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.

IV). Mammary Glands

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

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