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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 1

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This deck covers key medical terminology related to the reproductive system, including definitions and descriptions of various reproductive organs and structures.

define GENITALIA

reproductive organs & associated structures
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Term
Definition
define GENITALIA
reproductive organs & associated structures
define PERINEUM
external surface between pubic symphysis & coccyx
define SCROTUM
surround, protect, & support testicles suspended from pubic arch
describe TESTICLES
2 small, egg-shaped glands developed within abdomen & descend into scrotum before/after birth
aka: testicles
testes
define SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES
where sperm is made

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TermDefinition
define GENITALIA
reproductive organs & associated structures
define PERINEUM
external surface between pubic symphysis & coccyx
define SCROTUM
surround, protect, & support testicles suspended from pubic arch
describe TESTICLES
2 small, egg-shaped glands developed within abdomen & descend into scrotum before/after birth
aka: testicles
testes
define SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES
where sperm is made
define EPIDIDYMIS
coiled tube @ upper part of each testes that narrows to form vas deferens
describe SPERMATIC CORD
extends up from epididymis & attach to each testes; houses vas deferens, blood & lymphatic vessels, & nerves
define SPERMATOZOA
male gametes @ ideal temp of 92.3 F
aka: spermatozoa
sperm
define SEMEN
whitish fluid w/sperm
describe SPERMATOGENESIS
process of sperm formation; form in tubules then motile & stored in epididymis before traveling up & entering vas deferns; prostate & seminal vesicles add secretions to create semen
define PENIS
3 columns of erectile tissue that fills w/blood under high pressure
aka: glans penis
head of penis
aka: foreskin
prepuce
describe FORESKIN
retractable double-layered skin fold & mucous membrane that covers & protects glans penis
define VAS DEFERENS
long & narrow continuations of epidiymis & goes up to join urethra
aka: vas deferens
ductus deferens
describe SEMINAL VESICLES
glands secrete thick, yellow substance that nourishes sperm & makes up 60% semen; @ base of bladder into vas deferns
define EJACULATORY DUCT
begins @ vas deferns & passes thru prostate gland & empties into urethra
describe PROSTATE GLAND
under bladder & where vas deferens enter urethra & secrete thick, alkaline fluid into semen for motility
describe BULBOURETHRAL GLANDS
2 below prostate on each side of urethra 7 open into it & secrete pre-ejaculate/precum to flush out urine/foreign matter & can contain sperm
define MONS PUBIS
rounded, fleshy prominence over pubic symphysis anterior to external female genitalia
list the parts of the vulva
labia, clitoris, bartholin’s glands, & vaginal orifice
aka: vulva
pudendum
define LABIA MAJORA & LABIA MINORA
lips protecting other external genitalia & urethral meatus
define CLITORIS
sensitive erectile tissue anterior to urethral meatus & vaginal orifice
define BARTHOLIN'S GLANDS
2 small glands on either side of vaginal orifice that make mucus secretion to lube vagina
define VAGINAL ORIFICE
exterior opening of vagina
define HYMEN
thin mucous membrane that partially covers vaginal orifice