3. 6)Ovary
• #6) The female cell is: Ovum
• 2 ovaries are located on each side of the uterus with the pelvic cavity
• Small almond shaped glands that produce ova
• Produces the female sex hormones
• Follicle stimulating/ luteinizing hormone stimulate maturation of ovum and trigger
ovulation
• Approximately every 28 days from the anterior prituritory ovum are released at
ovulation
• Ovum develop and mature in the ovary
4. Ovary Pathology
• Ovarian Carcinoma- Cancer of the ovary.
• Ovarian cyst- Cyst that develops within the
ovary. These may be multiple cysts and may
rupture, causing pain and bleeding.
5. Uterus
• #8) Organ which the developing fetus resides.
• Hollow, pear-shaped organ that contains a thick muscular wall, a
mucous membrane lining, and rich supply of blood.
• Lies in the center of the pelvic cavity between the bladder and
rectum
• Has three sections: the fundus- upper portion, corpus-body (central
portion, and cervix (lower portion)
• Held in position by strong fibrous ligaments anchored in the outer
layer
• Perimetrium-outter layer (holds uterus together)
• Myomentrium- middle layer (control contractions of muscular
walls)
• Endometrium- inner layer (Rich blood supply)
6. Uterus Pathology
• Cervical cancer-Malignant growth in the cervis; some caused
by HPV
• Endometrial cancer-Cancer of the endometrial lining of the
uterus
• Fibroid tumor-benign tumor or growth that contains fiber-like
tissue. (most common in woman)
• Menometorrhagia-Excessive bleeding during menstrual
period and intervals between menstrual periods.
• Prolapsed uterus- Fallen uterus that can cause the cervix to
protrude through the vaginal opening.
7. Fallopian Tubes
• The tubes that extend from the outer edges of the uterus and
assist in transporting the ova and sperm
• Also called the uterine tubes or oviducts
• 5 ½ inches long
• Run from the area around each ovary to either side of the up
per portion of the uterus
• The unattached ends of the tubes expand into fimbiae (catch
an ovum after ovulation)
• Propels the ovum from the ovary to the uterus so that it can
implant
• Fertilization or conception takes place in these tubes
