1. Female Reproductive System Terms -MariyaDemidovich

2. The organ in which the developing fetus resides is called the uterus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/images/ency/fullsize/19263.jpg

3. Uterus Located in the pelvis, anterior to the rectum It is usually inclined slightly forward (anteverted) Major function is to house and nourish a fertilized ovum

4. Parts of the uterus Fundus upper portion Corpus Body of the uterus Cervix lower portion neck of uterus

5. Complications of the uterusCancer of the Cervix -Usually due to the human papillomavirus (HPV) -Regular (yearly) Pap Smear tests are a good detector of the cancer -Can also occur due to frequent cervical inflammations and multiple pregnancies -Currently there is a vaccine available that provides protection from HPV

6. Complications of the UterusFibroids Frequently found benign tumors Can cause painful menstruation and intercourse Can also cause urinary frequency and urgency Usually detected by an ultrasound A myomectomy is a surgery that removes fibroids http://www.fibroids.com/images/fibroid-types.jpg

7. The inner Lining of the uterus is called the endometrium

8. Endometrium The mucous lining of the uterine cavity During fertilization the embryo implants into the endometrium and continues to develop Has a rich blood supply that nourishes the growing embryo It thickens every 28 days and sloughs off during the menstrual period if an embryo is not established during that time

9. Complications of the endometrium Adenomyosis: when the endometrium grows into the musclar layers of the uterus Endometriosis: when the endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus

10. The tubes that extend from the outer edges of the uterus and assist in transporting the ova and sperm are called Fallopian Tubes http://www.womenshealthfremont.com/images/pic-fallopian-tubes.jpg

11. Fallopian Tubes Also called the uterine tubes or the oviducts Run from the ovaries to the uterus Propel the fertilized ovum from the ovary to the uterus for implantation Conception, or the meeting of the egg and sperm occurs here

12. Complications of the fallopian tubesEctopic Pregnancy The embryo implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus This pregnancy is not viable and can lead to serious bleeding and even death A tubal abortion is usually performed either through the use of drugs or through surgery http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/images/ency/fullsize/9288.jpg

13. Works Cited Fremgen, Frucht. Medical Terminology: A Living Language. 4th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2009: 315-330. Hoehn, Marieb. Human Anatomy and Physiology. 8th ed. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings, 2010: 1040-1058.