Include 2 oviducts (Fallopian tubes), a uterus & vagina.
Each oviduct (10-12 cm long) has 3 parts, such as
1 . Infundibulum: Funnel-shaped opening provided with many finger-likefimbriae. It helps to collect the ovum after the ovulation (release of ovum from ovary).
2. Ampulla: Wider part.
3. Isthmus: Narrow part. It joins the uterus.
The ciliated epithelium lined the lumen of the oviduct drives the ovum towards the uterus.
Uterus (womb) is inverted pear-shaped.
It is supported by ligaments attached to the pelvic wall.
Uterus has 3 parts– Upper fundus, middle body and terminal cervix. Cervix opens to vagina.
The vagina opens to the exterior between the urethra and anus.
The uterine wall has 3 layers such as 1. External perimetrium (thin membrane) 2. Middle myometrium (thick layer of smooth muscle) 3. Inner glandular and vascularendometrium.
The lumen of vagina is lined by a glycogen-rich mucous membrane consisting of sensitive papillae and Bartholin’s glands. The secretions of Bartholin’s glands lubricate the penis during sexual act.
