Explain external and internal structure of uterus.
$\Rightarrow$ The uterus is a single and it is also called womb.
$\Rightarrow$ The shape of the uterus is like an inverted pear.
- It is supported by ligaments attached to the pelvic wall.
- The uterus opens into vagina through a narrow cervix. The cavity of the cervix is called cervical canal which along with vagina forms the birth canal.
Wall of uterus : The wall of the uterus has three layers of tissue. The external thin membranous perimetrium, middle thick layer of smooth muscle, myometrium and inner glandular layer called endometrium that lines the uterine cavity.
- The endometrium undergoes cyclical changes during menstrual cycle while the myometrium exhibits strong contraction during delivery of the baby.
The figure given below depicts a diagrammatic sectional view of the human female reproductive system. Which set of three parts out of $I-VI$ have been correctly identified ?
In female rabbit, the expanded proximal part of the oviduct is known as
What is the significance of ampullary-isthmic junction in the female reproductive tract ?
Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest a suitable word for the fourth placeMesovarium : Ovary :: Mesometrium : .............
The following diagram refers to the female reproductive system of human. Identify $A$ to $F$