Female Reproductive System Anatomy

Female Reproductive System Anatomy

External Genitals

• Vulva: the external female genital area, includes:
  • Mons pubis: fatty mound of tissue covering the pubic bone
  • Labia minora: thin folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening
  • Labia majora: thicker folds of skin surrounding the vulva
  • Clitoris: small, sensitive organ above the vaginal opening
  • Perineum: area between the vaginal opening and anus

Internal Genitals

• Vagina: muscular, elastic tube connecting the vulva to the cervix
  • Rugae: folds in the vaginal wall
  • Vaginal fornix: upper portion of the vagina surrounding the cervix
• Cervix: lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina
• Uterus: pear-shaped, muscular organ that supports fetal development
  • Endometrium: inner lining of the uterus
  • Myometrium: thick, middle layer of the uterus
• Fallopian Tubes: narrow, muscular tubes connecting the uterus to the ovaries
  • Fimbriae: finger-like extensions at the end of the fallopian tubes
• Ovaries: female gonads, responsible for producing ova (eggs)
  • Cortex: outer layer of the ovary
  • Medulla: inner layer of the ovary

Other Structures

• Breasts: mammary glands responsible for milk production
  • Areola: pigmented area surrounding the nipple
  • Nipple: protrusion on the breast
• Ligaments: connective tissue supporting the female reproductive organs
  • Uterosacral ligaments: connect the uterus to the sacrum
  • Round ligaments: connect the uterus to the pelvic bone
  • Broad ligaments: connect the uterus to the pelvic wall

Female Reproductive System Anatomy

External Genitals

• Vulva consists of mons pubis, labia minora, labia majora, clitoris, and perineum
• Mons pubis is a fatty mound of tissue covering the pubic bone
• Labia minora are thin folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening
• Labia majora are thicker folds of skin surrounding the vulva
• Clitoris is a small, sensitive organ located above the vaginal opening
• Perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and anus

Internal Genitals

• Vagina is a muscular, elastic tube connecting the vulva to the cervix
• Vaginal wall has folds called rugae
• Vaginal fornix is the upper portion of the vagina surrounding the cervix
• Cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina
• Uterus is a pear-shaped, muscular organ that supports fetal development
• Endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus
• Myometrium is the thick, middle layer of the uterus
• Fallopian tubes are narrow, muscular tubes connecting the uterus to the ovaries
• Fimbriae are finger-like extensions at the end of the fallopian tubes
• Ovaries are female gonads responsible for producing ova (eggs)
• Ovarian cortex is the outer layer of the ovary
• Ovarian medulla is the inner layer of the ovary

Other Structures

• Breasts are mammary glands responsible for milk production
• Areola is the pigmented area surrounding the nipple
• Nipple is a protrusion on the breast
• Ligaments are connective tissue supporting the female reproductive organs
• Uterosacral ligaments connect the uterus to the sacrum
• Round ligaments connect the uterus to the pelvic bone
• Broad ligaments connect the uterus to the pelvic wall

Learn about the external and internal female genital areas, including the vulva, labia, clitoris, vagina, and more. Understand the anatomy and functions of each part.