Chapter 12 Medical Terminology

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Vulva
External genitalia
Ova
Female reproductive cells
Ovaries
Glands located in the pelvic cavity on each side of the uterus
Graafian follicles
Tiny, saclike structures containing an ovum 
Mature follicle
Moves to surface of ovary and ruptures to release the ovum
Ovulation
Egg is released into fallopian tube
Corpus luteum
Empty follicle is transformed into structure
Fallopian tubes
The oviducts and uterine tubes, site of fertilization
Uterus
Contains and nourishes embryo from fertilization to birth
Cervix
Inferior constricted portion that opens into the vagina
Vagina
Muscular tube that extends from the cervix to the exterior of the body
Mammary glands
(breasts) they secrete milk for newborns 
Menarche
Initial menstrual period that occurs at puberty and continues to around age 40
Gestation
Average pregnancy of 9 months
Parturation
Childbirth