ANP 1107 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Cervical Dilation, Blastocyst, Myoepithelial Cell

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Anatomy and Physiology
• Course: ANP 1107
• Professor: Jackie Carnegie

Document Summary

Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive systems: anatomy of the ovaries. The reproductive role of the female is much more complex than that of a male. Not only must she produce gametes, but her body must prepare to nurture a developing fetus for approximately 9 months. Internal genitalia: ovaries and duct system (mostly located in pelvic cavity) The paired ovaries ank the uterus, each ovary is held in place by several ligaments in the peritoneal cavity. The ovarian ligaments anchors the ovary medially to the uterus, the suspensory ligament anchors it lateral to the pelvic wall, and the mesovarium suspends it in between. The suspensory and mesovarium ligaments are part of the broad ligament that supports the uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina. The ovaries are served by the ovarian arteries, branches of the abdominal aorta and by the ovarian branch of the uterine arteries.