Explain external and internal structure of uterus.
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.
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Give information about the structure and location of oviducts.
Give information about the structure and location of oviducts.
Which group represents external genitalia of human female ?
Which group represents external genitalia of human female ?
Which of the following is the correct match about the female external genitalia and their functions?
Which of the following is the correct match about the female external genitalia and their functions?
Match following columns :
Column $- I$
Column $- II$
$(a)$ Endometrium
$(p)$ The most external layer
$(b)$ Myometrium
$(q)$ Help in collection of the ovum after ovulation
$(c)$ Fimbriae
$(r)$ Fertilised ovum is installed here
$(d)$ Perimetrium
$(s)$ Thick layer of smooth muscle
Match following columns :
| Column $- I$ | Column $- II$ |
| $(a)$ Endometrium | $(p)$ The most external layer |
| $(b)$ Myometrium | $(q)$ Help in collection of the ovum after ovulation |
| $(c)$ Fimbriae | $(r)$ Fertilised ovum is installed here |
| $(d)$ Perimetrium | $(s)$ Thick layer of smooth muscle |
$X$ - The oviducts, uterus and vagina constitute the female accessory ducts
$Y$ - The male sex accessory ducts includes vasa efferentia, epididymis and vas deferens while rete testis is an external genital organ
$X$ - The oviducts, uterus and vagina constitute the female accessory ducts
$Y$ - The male sex accessory ducts includes vasa efferentia, epididymis and vas deferens while rete testis is an external genital organ