Women's Studies Midterm 1

Front 1

vulva

Back 1

the external female genitalia; includes lips, clit, opening of urethra, and vagina

Front 2

mons veneris

Back 2

The prominence caused by a pad of fatty tissue below the abdomen, but above the labia

Front 3

labia majora

Back 3

the larger of the lips that wrap around the vagina from the mons to the perineum
-usually covered by pubic hair
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Front 4

labia minora

Back 4

thin stretches of tissue within the labia majora that fold and protect the vagina, clitoris, and urethra

Front 5

clitoris

Back 5

-located between teh top of the labia minora and the clitoral hood
-a small body of spongy tissue that is highly sexually sensitive
-it opens into two parts called the crura, which extends downward along the vaginal opening toward the perineum
-about 4 inches long on average
-during sexual excitement, it extends and the hood retracts to make the gland more accessible

Front 6

clitoral hood

Back 6

the fold of skin that protects the clitoris

Front 7

crura

Back 7

the internal part of the clitoris, shaped like an internal "v"

Front 8

shaft

Back 8

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Front 9

glans

Back 9

the small rounded structure on the end of the clit

Front 10

hymen

Back 10

a fold of tissue that covers the entrance into the vagina of a virgin

Front 11

urinary opening

Back 11

opening to the urethra, just below the clit

Front 12

vaginal opening

Back 12

The narrowest portion of the canal, in the floor of the vestibule posterior to the urethral orifice

Front 13

anus

Back 13

the opening to your rectum; finale of the bowel movement

Front 14

perineum

Back 14

area that starts at the bottom of the vulva extending to the anus
-includes both superficial and deep structures

Front 15

urethra

Back 15

passage that connects the bladder to the urinary opening

Front 16

vagina

Back 16

--extends from the vaginal opening to the cervix
--3-4 inches
--during sex the cervix goes up, making this bigger

Front 17

external os

Back 17

opening from the cervix to the vagina

Front 18

cervix

Back 18

opening to the uterus that varies in diameter from 1 mm to 3 mm
includes the internal and external os

Front 19

internal os

Back 19

opening from the cervix to the uterus

Front 20

endocervical canal

Back 20

passage from the internal to external os

Front 21

endometrium

Back 21

the inner lining of the unterus which grows and changes during the menstrual cycle to receive a fertilized egg, and sheds a layer at the end of every menstrual cycle if fertilization does not occur

Front 22

epithelium

Back 22

composed of cells that line the vaginal cavity; mucousy

Front 23

rectum

Back 23

the final straight portion of the large intestine in some mammals, and the gut in others, terminating in the anus.

Front 24

PC muscles

Back 24

pelvic floor muscles that surround the three openings--bladder, vagina, and rectum
--kegel exercises contract and relax these muscles

Front 25

ovaries

Back 25

pair of oval or almond shaped glands which lie on either side of the uterus, just below the opening to the fallopian tubes; two functions
1. produce estrogen and progesterone
2. produce mature ova, or eggg

Front 26

follicles

Back 26

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Front 27

ova

Back 27

eggs

Front 28

uterus

Back 28

hollow, muscular organ in which a fertilized egg, called a "zygote" becomes implanted, nourished, and develops until birth

Front 29

fimbria

Back 29

finger-like projections which lie close to the ovary

Front 30

fallopian tube

Back 30

extend from the uterus to the ovaries--3 inches in length--where the fertilization of the egg or the ovum occurs,
--the larger end of the funnel is divided into finger-like projections which lie close to the ovary called fimbria

Front 31

cillia

Back 31

Millions of tiny hair-like things that line the fimbria and interior of the fallopian tubes

Front 32

cystitis

Back 32

inflammation of the urinary bladder.

Front 33

e. coli.

Back 33

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Front 34

lactobacilli

Back 34

yeast infection is caused by a decrease in the number of these, and therefore a decrease in acidity

Front 35

myotonia

Back 35

characterized by the slow relaxation of the muscles after voluntary contraction or electrical stimulation. Generally, repeated effort is needed to relax the muscles, and the condition improves after the muscles have warmed-up.

Front 36

vasocongestion

Back 36

swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure.
Typical causes of vasocongestion in humans includes menstruation, sexual arousal, REM sleep, strong emotions, and illnesses and allergic reactions.

Front 37

sebum

Back 37

.-produced in the labia
-secretion keeps the vulva/vagina clean and protected

Front 38

Pheromones

Back 38

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Front 39

kegel exercises

Back 39

contracting and relaxing the PC muscles
--improve orgasm for males and females
--strenghten the pelvic floor
--can restore muscle tone after giving birthy
--prevent urinary/stool incontinence

Front 40

vaginoplasty

Back 40

tightening of vaginal muscles

Front 41

labiaplasty

Back 41

reduction of labia minora

Front 42

hymenoplalsty

Back 42

surgery to reconstruct the hymen

Front 43

FGC

Back 43

female genital cutting

Front 44

clitoridectomy

Back 44

removal of the clitoris

Front 45

clitoridectomy

Back 45

removal of the clitoris

Front 46

infibulation

Back 46

surgical closure of the labia majora by sewing them together to partially seal the opening leaving only a small hole

Front 47

obstetric fistula

Back 47

hole between the bladder and the vagina or the rectum and the vagina

Front 48

axillary/pectoral nodes

Back 48

any of the lymph glands of the armpit; fights infections in the neck and chest and arm regions

Front 49

speculum

Back 49

s a medical tool for investigating body cavities, with a form dependent on the body cavity for which it is designed.

Front 50

bimanual examination

Back 50

one hand on the abdomen and one or two fingers in the vagina) to palpate the cervix, uterus, ovaries and bony pelvis.

Front 51

rectovaginal examination

Back 51

Part of the pelvic or gyn examination where the health care professional palpates (feels) the internal pelvic organs by inserting one gloved finger in the rectum and one in the vagina. This is the best way to detect certain abnormalities, including parts of the uterus, ovaries, and colon, and is part of a good screening for ovarian cancer