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-lateral wall of abdominopelvic cavity
-approximately at the level of the anterior superior iliac spine |
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-production of mature ova
-endocrine gland produces two hormones: estrogen and progesterone |
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medulla- nerves and blood vessels. center portion
cortex- thousands of follicles in different stages of development |
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| primary follicles(ova and surrounding capsule). approximately 400,000 at birth |
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| -second maturational stage |
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| mature ova which rupture from surround follicle during ovulation |
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-"glandular structure" which develops from ofllicle after ova has been extruded
-secretes estrogen and progesterone |
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| degenerated corpus luteum |
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| uterine tubes (fallopian tubes, oviducts) |
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-extend laterally from uterus
-muscular tube approximately 10 in. long
-has finger-like projections called fimbriae
-transport ova from ovaries to uterus
-site of fertilizaion |
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-between bladder and rectum
-generally ante flexed, tilted slightly anteriorly |
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-provides a site for implantation of fertilized ova
-houses developing fetus
-capable of contraction during delivery to aid in the birthing process |
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-hollow, pear shaped organ
-thick, muscular walls
-regions: fundus, body, cervix |
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-perimetrium- thin outer CT covering
-myometrium- middle layer composed of smooth muscle
-endometrium- stratum functionale: superficial layer shed during menstration. stratum basal: deep to stratum functionale. vascular and rebuilds layer |
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-extends from uterus to external orifice
-posterior to bladder and urethra and anterior to rectum |
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| spaces formed by the protrusion of the cervix into the vagina |
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| between urethral orifice and the anus |
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| membrane which may partially cover the vaginal orifice |
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-mucosal layer: innermost. composed of stratified squamous. mucous glands present which secrete acidic environment
-muscular layer- composed of smooth muscle
-fibous layer- outermost layer, CT |
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| pad of adipose tissue that covers symphysis pubis |
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| outermost, thickened, longitudinal folds of skin which protect genetalia |
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| medial, small folds of skin located medial to labia majora |
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| small, rounded projection composed of erectile tissue located anterior to urethral orifice |
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-region enclosed by labia minora
-contains vaginal and urethral orifices
-vestibular glands secrete mucous into vestibule to lubricate vaginal orifice |
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| a triangular region bounded anteriorly by the pubic arch, posteriorly by the coccyx and laterally by the ischiopubic rami |
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| region between vagina and anus |
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| incision made prior to delivery to prevent tearing into anus |
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-overlies pectoralis major
-extends from rib 2 to rib 6 |
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-lobes: glandular tissue separated by adipose tissue
-lobules: alveoli- glandular sacs which secrete milk, suspensory ligaments of cooper- CT which support breast, lactiferous duck- carries milk from gland to nipple
-nipple: areolar (dark pigmented region) approx. level T4
-lymphatic drainage: 75% drains toward axillary nodes |
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