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Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy

Female Reproductive System

Main Organs Involved

• Vagina
• Uterus
• Oviduct
• Ovaries
Physiology

• Vagina
o Act as an organ of intercourse and to convey sperm to the cervix
so that sperm can meet with the ovum in the fallopian tube.
o Complications:
 Vaginal Diseases
• Lumps
• Sores
• Discharge

• Uterus
o Its major function is to accept a fertilized ovum which becomes
implanted into the endometrium, and derives nourishment from
blood vessels which develop exclusively for this purpose.
o If egg does not implanted the menstruation occurs.
o Complication:
 Uterine Atony
 Hysterectomy

• Oviducts
o Fallopian tubes or oviducts provide the fertilization site where the
egg meets the sperm.
o Complication:
 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
 Salpingectomy

• Ovaries
o The main function is to produce, mature and discharge ova.
Therefore, it is necessary for maturation and maintenance of
secondary characteristics in females.
o Complication:
 Ovarian Cancer
Mechanisms of Labor

Cardinal Movements of Labor

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