Reproductive System
The reproductive system is responsible for producing, storing, and transporting gametes, as well as supporting fertilization and, in females, pregnancy and childbirth. It includes distinct male and female organs and plays a vital role in hormone production, sexual development, and the continuation of life.
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Reproductive System Components
Female - Ampulla of Uterine Tube
Site of fertilization.
Female - Body of Uterus
Main central region.
Female - Broad Ligament
Supports uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
Female - Cervix
Lower narrow portion opening into vagina.
Female - Clitoris
Erectile organ involved in female sexual response.
Female - Endometrium
Inner mucosal lining of the uterus.
Female - Fimbriae
Finger-like projections that guide egg into uterine tube.
Female - Fundus of Uterus
Top portion of uterus above uterine tubes.
Female - Glans Clitoris
Exposed portion of clitoris.
Female - Greater Vestibular (Bartholin's) Glands
Secrete mucus for lubrication.
Female - Hymen
Membranous tissue partially covering vaginal opening.
Female - Infundibulum
Funnel-shaped end of uterine tube near ovary.
Female - Isthmus of Uterine Tube
Narrow segment near uterus.
Female - Labia Majora
Outer folds of skin surrounding vaginal opening.
Female - Labia Minora
Inner folds of skin surrounding vestibule.
Female - Mons Pubis
Fat pad over the pubic symphysis.
Female - Myometrium
Thick muscular layer of the uterus.
Female - Ovarian Follicles
Contain developing oocytes.
Female - Ovarian Ligament
Connects ovary to uterus.
Female - Ovaries
Primary female reproductive organs that produce oocytes and hormones.
Female - Perimetrium
Outer serous covering of the uterus.
Female - Prepuce of Clitoris
Skin fold covering clitoris.
Female - Round Ligament of Uterus
Maintains anteversion of uterus.
Female - Suspensory Ligament of Ovary
Contains ovarian vessels.
Female - Uterine (Fallopian) Tubes
Transport ova from ovaries to uterus.
Female - Uterus
Houses and nourishes the developing fetus.
Female - Vagina
Canal from cervix to external body birth canal.
Female - Vaginal Orifice
External opening of the vagina.
Female - Vestibule of Vagina
Space between labia minora containing openings.
Male - Bulbourethral Glands
Secrete mucus for lubrication.
Male - Corpus Cavernosum
Paired erectile tissue bodies in penis.
Male - Corpus Spongiosum
Erectile tissue surrounding urethra.
Male - Efferent Ductules
Connect rete testis to epididymis.
Male - Ejaculatory Duct
Passage for semen into the urethra.
Male - Epididymis
Stores and matures sperm.
Male - Glans Penis
Expanded tip of the penis.
Male - Penis
External organ for urination and copulation.
Male - Prepuce (Foreskin)
Covers and protects the glans penis.
Male - Prostate Gland
Secretes fluid that enhances sperm motility.
Male - Rete Testis
Network of tubules within the testis.
Male - Scrotum
External sac that holds and protects the testes.
Male - Seminal Vesicles
Produce seminal fluid that nourishes sperm.
Male - Spermatic Cord
Contains vas deferens, blood vessels, and nerves.
Male - Testes
Primary male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone.
Male - Tunica Albuginea
Fibrous covering of the testes.
Male - Urethra
Conducts semen and urine to the outside.
Male - Vas Deferens
Transports sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory duct.