Female genital organs
Female genital organs
The Female genital organs (pronunciation: /ˈfiːmeɪl ˈdʒɛnɪtəl ˈɔːɡənz/) are the organs of the female reproductive system. They are involved in sexual reproduction and childbirth.
Etymology
The term "genital" comes from the Latin genitalis, which means "pertaining to generation or birth". The term "organ" comes from the Old French organe, which means "instrument or tool".
Anatomy
The female genital organs include the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
- The vagina (pronunciation: /vəˈdʒaɪnə/) is a muscular canal that extends from the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus, to the external part of the female genitalia, which is called the vulva.
- The uterus (pronunciation: /ˈjuːtərəs/) is a hollow, pear-shaped organ that is responsible for nurturing the fertilized ovum that develops into the fetus and holds it till the baby is mature enough for birth.
- The ovaries (pronunciation: /ˈoʊvəriz/) are small, oval-shaped glands that are located on either side of the uterus. They produce eggs and hormones.
- The fallopian tubes (pronunciation: /fəˈloʊpiən ˈtjuːbz/) are two thin tubes that allow eggs to travel from the ovaries to the uterus.
Related Terms
- Cervix (pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrvɪks/): The lower, narrow end of the uterus that connects the uterus to the vagina.
- Vulva (pronunciation: /ˈvʌlvə/): The external part of the female genital organs.
- Menstruation (pronunciation: /ˌmɛnstrʊˈeɪʃən/): The monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus.
- Ovulation (pronunciation: /ˌoʊvjuːˈleɪʃən/): The release of an egg from one of the ovaries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Female genital organs
- Wikipedia's article - Female genital organs
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