FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Levator Ani, Lumpectomy, Urinary Tract Infection
29 Sep 2016
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Mons veneris: mound of fatty tissue that covers the pubic bone. Clitoris: shaft and glans above urethral opening. Corpora cavernosa: masses of spongy tissue in clitoral shaft and stiffen during sexual stimulation. Prepuce: fold of skin covering glans of clitoris. Homologous tissue: similar in structure, developing from same embryonic tissue. Vestibule: area within the labia minora that contains openings to vagina and urethra: cystitis: an inflammation of the bladder. The vaginal opening: introitus: vaginal opening, hymen, perineum: skin between vaginal opening and anus, episiotomy: surgery to protect vagina from tearing during childbirth. Vestibular bulbs: cavernous structures that extend downwards. Bartholin"s glands: glands inside the minor lips and secrete fluid before orgasm. Pubococcygeus muscle: muscle that encircles entrance to vagina. Cysts: saclike structures filled with fluid/diseased material. Lumpectomy: surgical removal of a lump from breast. Mastectomy: surgical removal of all/part of a breast. Proliferative phase: the 1st phase of menstrual cycle. Ovulatory phase: 2nd stage, releases a mature ovum.
