Ovaries

• Ova - are female gametes
• Ovaries - the primary female reproductive organs
• Ovaries - resemble almonds in their shape but are nearly twice as large
• Ovarian Follicles - are many tiny saclike structures
• Oocyte - an immature egg
• Follicle Cells - one or more layers of very different cells that surrounds the oocyte
• Antrum - a fluid-filled central region of the egg
• Vesicular Follicle - appears only when the oocyte begins to mature, and develops a fluid-filled follicle
• Ovulation - an event where the developing egg is ejected from the ovary
• Corpus Lumen - a very different-looking structure, appears after ovulation
• Suspensory Ligaments - secures the ovaries to the lateral walls
• Ovarian Ligaments - anchored the ovaries to the uterus medially
• Broad Ligament - in between, the ovaries are enclosed and held in place by this fold of peritoneum