| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Endometrium | Inner layer of the uterus that sheds during menstration |
| Myometrium | Middle layer of the uterus, the thickest of all three layers |
| Perimetrium | Outer layer of the uterus formed by the visceral peritoneum |
| Hysterectomy | Surgical removal of the uterus due to causes such as: a. recurrent ovarian cysts, b. endometriosis, c. cancer of the ovaries, uterus, or cervix, d. excessive uterine bleeing |
| Endometriosis | When the endometrium grows on the outside, on top of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc |
| Vagina | Tubular 4-6 inch canal lined with a mucus membrane that extends from the cervix to the exterior of the body; made of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium; contains rugae (folds) |
| Functions of the vagina | 1. Birth canal 2. Passage for sperm 3. Outlet for mentrual flow |
| Vulva | Female external genitals |
| Mons pubis | Anterior of the vaginal opening and is made of adipose tissue; cushions the pubic symphysis |
| Labia majora | Two longitudinal folds of skin that contains adipose tissue; female equivalent to scrotum |
| Labia minora | Two minor folds of within the labia majora |
| Clitoris | Mass of tissue located at the anterior junction of the labia minora; homologous to the glans penis in males |
| Vestibule | Region between the labia minora that contains two openings and two sets of glands (skenes/paraurethral glands) |
| Skenes/paraurethral glands | Located on either side of the openings of the female urethra; secretes mucous |
| Bartholin's glands | Located on either side of the vagina opening; also secretes mucous |
Combine with other sets
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