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AP Lab Quarter 3 Test 2
AP Lab Quarter 3 Test 2
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
06/06/2011

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Define the Vulval Vestibule
Definition
A part of the vulva between the labia minora into which the urethral opening and the vaginal opening open
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Describe the Vestibular glands (Bartholin's)
Definition
Two glands located slightly below and to the left and right of the opening of the vagina. They secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina and are homologous to bulbourethral glands in males.
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What are the functions of the ovaries? (3)
Definition
provide, eggs, estrogen, and progesterone
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Suspensory ligament of Ovary
Definition
a fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis
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Broad ligament of the uterus
Definition
the wide fold of peritoneum that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis
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Ovarian Ligament
Definition
a fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus
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Round Ligament of Uterus
Definition
leaves the pelvis via the deep inguinal ring, passes through the inguinal canal and continues on to the labia majora where its fibers spread
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Infundibulum
Definition
the end of the uterine tube, not including fimbriae
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Vas Deferens
Definition
tubes that transport sperm from the epididymis in anticipation of ejaculation
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Seminal Vesicle
Definition
a pair of simple tubular glands posteroinferior to the urinary bladder of male mammals located within the pelvis

secrete a significant proportion of the fluid that ultimately becomes semen
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Bulbourethral gland
Definition
also called a Cowper's gland; produces a clear, viscous secretion known as pre-ejaculate
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Corpora cavernosa
Definition
a pair of sponge-like regions of erectile tissue which contain most of the blood in the penis during penile erection
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What's the term for the SHMUCK?
Definition
THE PREPUCE
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Corpus spongiosum
Definition
the mass of spongy tissue surrounding the male urethra within the penis
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