female reprductive organs. primary reproductive organs; ovaries
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FEMALE REPRDUCTIVE ORGANS
FEMALE REPRDUCTIVE ORGANS
Primary reproductive organs;
Ovaries.
FEMALE REPRDUCTIVE ORGANS
Duct system: Uterine tubes, Uterus and Vagina.
FEMALE REPRDUCTIVE ORGANS
External genitali (vulva): Mons pubis, Labia, Clitoris, Vaginal orifice Greater vestibular glands.
OVARIES
• Paired organs in the shape and size of almonds lie in the pelvic cavity.
• They contain the developing egg which is ejected during ovulation.
• ovulation occurs every 28 days.
OVARIES
• They are secured to the lateral walls of the pelvis.
• They lie in relation to the uterine tubes.
UTERINE TUBES
• The uterine (fallopian) tubes receive the ovulated egg and provide a site for fertilization.
• Each tube is 10 cm long, extends from the uterus to lateral wall of pelvis.
UTERUS
• It has size and shape of a pear.
• Located in the pelvis between the urinary bladder and the rectum.
• It has body, fundus and cervix.
• It receives, retains and nourishes the fertilized egg, and accommodates the growing fetus.
VAGINA• The female copulatory
organ and a birth canal. • Thin-walled tube, 8-10
cm long• Extends from the cervix
of the uterus to the exterior (vestibule), between the urethra and anus.
• It's distal end is closed by a thin fold of mucosa (hymen) which is ruptured during the first intercourse