Summary
In this Study Session, you have learned about the female reproductive organs consisting of:
a) The external parts (the mons pubis, the labia majora and minora, the clitoris and the vestibule) and;
b) The internal parts (the vagina, the cervix, the uterus, the fallopian tube and the ovaries).
Note also that:
- The uterus has three parts (funds, body and the cervix).
- There is a significant relationship between the female pelvic and labour/delivery.
- The gynaecoid female pelvic makes labour easier and safe.
- The female pelvic bone has three main parts (ilium, ischium and pubic bones).
- The female pelvis has the inlet and outlets.
- Secret sex hormones and produce egg (ovaries).
- Receive the male reproductive organ and spermatozoa (vagina).
- Serve as the site of fertilisation (fallopian tubes).
- Attach and nourish the foetus (uterus).
- Deliver the foetus (uterus & vagina).
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