The female reproductive system consists of the uterus, ovaries, vagina and vulva.
These structures are responsible for producing and maintaining female ova and providing a place for the implantation and nurturing of the fertilized ovum until birth.
Anatomical Terms
Term Meaning
Uterus Pear shaped organ in the pelvic cavity in which the embryo develops
Fundus Upper portion of the uterus above the entry to the uterine tubes
Cervix Neck of the uterus
Introitus Entrance to the vagina
Areola dark pigmented area around the nipple
Embryo developing organism from ferritization to the end of the eight week
Fetus developing organism from the ninth week to birth
Amenorrhea absence of menstruation
Dysmenorrhea Painful menstruation
Cervicitis Inflammation of the cervix
Salpingitis Inflammation of the fallopian tube
Mastitis Inflammation of breast
Colposcopy Examination of the vagina
Operative Terms
Colporrhaphy Suture to repair the vagina
D&C Dilation and Curettage
Hysterectomy Excision of uterus
Oophorectomy Excision of an ovary
Salpingotomy Incision into a fallopian tube
Mastopexy Elevation of the breast tissue on particular angle
C-Section Cesarean section, surgical delivery of a baby
Episiotomy Incision of the perineum to facilitate delivery
Tocolytic agent Drug use to stop labor contractions