reproductive organs

Reproductive Organ

What is Reproduction?

Female reproductive system

Structure of female reproductive system

1. Essential organ

Gonads; paired ovaries.

Female gametes or ova are produced by ovaries.

2. Accessory organ

Group of organ includes;

1. Uterine tubes, uterus and vagina

2. Vulva; external reproductive organs)

3. Mammary gland

External Genitalia, Vulva or Pudendum

1. Mons pubis

Elevation of fatty tissue that covers symphysis pubis.

2. Labia majora

Outer lips of vulva.

a. Pudendal cleft

Space between labia majora called pudendal cleft.

3. Labia minora

Inner lips of vulva.

4. Clitoris

Small erectile portion at uper end of vulva, below mons pubis, where labia minora meet.

5. Vestibule

Vestibule is space between labia minora.

6. Bulbs of vestibule

Bulb of vestibule engorged with blood during sexual Intercourse.

7. Greater vestibule glands

It lie each side of vaginal opening, secretes mucus that keep vulva moist, provide lubrication for sexual Intercourse.

8. Lesser vestibular glands

It lie near urethral opening, mucus secreting gland.

During sexual intercourse greater and lesser vestibular gland secretes alkaline mucus solution to that provide lubrication and also neutralize some natural acidity of vagina.

9. Perineum

Perineum forms floor of pelvis and contains external genetalia and anal opening.

Internal Genitalia

1. Vagina or Birth canal

2. Uterus

3. Uterine tube or fallopian tube or oviducts

4. Ovaries