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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 1
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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| 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 |
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 |