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• Mons pubis


  Pad of adipose tissue that lies over symphysis pubis covered by skin
• Labia Majora


  Large lips puberty covered by hair, two folds of adipose tissue covered by loose connective tissue and epithelium, serves as protection for the external genitalia and the distal urethra and vagina
• Labia Minora


  Two hairless folds of connective tissue covered with mucous membrane and the external surface with skin
• Clitoris


  Pea-shaped composed of erectile tissues and sensitive nerve endings, site of sexual arousal and eroticism in females
• Fourchette


  Formed by the posterior joining of the labia minora and majora, common site for episiotomy
• Vestibule


  Almond-shaped structure containing urinary meatus, Skene's gland, hymen, vaginal orifice and Bartholin's gland
• Urinary Meatus


  Urethral opening for urination
• Skene's Gland


  Also called Paraurethral Gland, secretes small amount of mucous which functions as lubrication during sexual intercourse or coitus
• Bartholin's Gland


  Also termed as Paravaginal Gland, secretes alkaline substance responsible for neutralizing the acidity of the vagina to keep the sperm alive
• Vaginal Orifice


  External opening of the vagina
• Hymen


  Membranous tissue that covers vaginal orifice
• Perineum


  Muscular structure in between vagina and anus
• Uterus


  Hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ for containment and nourishment of the fetus
• Uterus


  • Function for menstruation pregnancy and labor
  • Size (non-pregnant: 2.5 cm thick, 5 cm wide,5-7 cm long
  • Shape (non-pregnant): pear shape
  • Shape (pregnant): ovoid
  • Weight (non pregnant): 60 g
  • Weight (pregnant): 1000g
• Cervix


  Portion of the uterus that extends to the vagina
• Uterine layers


  • Composed of 2 layers (basal layer and glandular layer)
• Endometrium


  Innermost layer of the uterus
• Myometrium


  Muscle layer of the uterus
• Perimetrium


  Outermost layer of the uterus
• Myometrium


  • Constricts the tubal junctions and preventing regurgitation of menstrual blood into the tubes
  • Contracts during the labor and delivery processes
• Perimetrium


  Serves the purpose of adding strength and support to the structure
• Decidua

  Latin word for "falling off"
• Decidua basalis


  Endometrium that lies directly under the embryo
• Decidua capsularis


  Portion of the endometrium that stretches or encapsulates the surface of the trophoblast
• Decidua vera


  Remaining portion of the uterine lining
• Ovaries


  • 4cm long by 2cm in diameter and approximately 1.5cm thick or almond shape, grayish-white, female sex gonads producing progesterone and estrogen
• Ovaries


  • Produce, mature and discharge ova (egg cells)
  • Produce estrogen and progesterone and initiate and regulate menstrual cycle
• Ovaries


  4cm long by 2cm in diameter and approximately 1.5cm thick or almond shape, grayish-white, female sex gonads producing progesterone and estrogen
• Function of ovaries

  1. Produce, mature and discharge ova (egg cells)

  2. Produce estrogen and progesterone and initiate and regulate menstrual cycle
• Fallopian Tube


  10 cm long, conveys ova from the ovaries to the uterus and provides a place for fertilization of the ovum by the sperm
• Segments of Fallopian Tube

  • Infundibulum (approximately 2 cm long and is funnel shaped, covered by fimbria that help to guide the ovum into the fallopian tube)
  • Ampulla (longest portion on the tube, common site for fertilization and ectopic pregnancy)
• Normal Blood loss in menstruation 30 to 80 cc or 1/4 cup
• Penis


  Male organ for copulation and urination
• Scrotum


  • Pouch hanging below the penis
  • Contains the testes
  • Temperature regulator of the testes
• Testes

  Two ovoid glands, 2-3 cm wide, that lie in the scrotum
• Epididymis


  • Responsible for conducting sperm from the testis to the vas deferens
  • Site of maturation of the sperm
• Vasectomy


  Procedure to cut or block the vas deferens
• Vas Deferens

  • Carries sperm from the epididymis through the inguinal canal into the abdominal cavity
  • Sperm matures as it passes the vas deferens
• Seminal Vesicle

  • Secretes viscous portion of the semen
  • Contains: Fructose, Protein, Prostaglandin
• Ejaculatory Duct

  Conduit of semen and joins the seminal vesicles to the urethra