Mons veneris: fatty tissue over the fatty arch
Labia Majora: Major lip (protecting via covering) cover labraminora
Labia Minora: covers clitoris urethra, and vagina
Clitoris: homologous to penis; no ejaculation but does cause organsm
Urethral Meatus (Urethral opening): approximately 2 milimeters wide
Introitus (caginal opening): it is the place where infant comes out.
Hymen: thin Membrane covers vaginal opening before first copulation.
Vagina: a distensable muscular tube proximal to uterus; consists of these following functions
- Receive Penis during copulation
- Birth canal during delivery
- Contains good bacteria (acids) to prevent and eliminate harmful bacteria and yeasts
Uterus: approximately 7 centimeters long, and 4-5 centimeters wide
- Begins at upper end of vagina
- Allow for embryo and fetus develop
- Uterus walls very specialized
Endometrium: important part of uterus; it is where placenta and umbryo cord are attached to. It is epithelial lining of uterus that shead if implantation o0f fertilized egg does not occur.
fallopian Tubes (oviducts): transport egg, allow for sperm to travel. It is the location where fertilization takes place.
Ovaries: location of oogenesis (development of ova), and meiosis
Mammary Glands: secret milk; consist of alveali which are the sacs with epithelial tissue acting as exocrine glands.
Cervix: curved boundary between vagina uterus. If you do not have uterus, you cannot have baby because cervix cause water break before the baby comes out.
