ANAT2241 Female Reproductive System
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General Objective
To know the histological and cytological structure of the major organs of the female reproductive system.
Specific Objectives
- To describe the microanatomy of the ovary and to identify: peritoneal mesothelium, developing ovarian follicles, Graafian and atretic follicles.
- To know the layers of the wall of the uterine tube (Fallopian tube or oviduct).
- To know the structure of the uterus and the morphological changes of the endometrium during the menstrual cycle.
- To know the structure of the mammary glands.
Learning Activities
Examine the following virtual slides, identify draw and label the structures listed below and note the function.
ANAT2241 Virtual Slides: ANAT2241 Female Reproductive
Histology
Ovary Histology
Ovary histology: Tunica Albuginea x20 | Tunica albuginea, Germinal epithelium x40 |
Primary follicle, primordial follicle, oocyte, x40 | Secondary follicle, cumulus oophorus, zona pelucida, granulosa cells, oocyte x20 | Corpus luteum, theca lutein cells, granulosa lutein cells, Loupe | Corpus luteum, theca lutein cells, granulosa lutein cells, x10 | Corpus luteum, theca lutein cells, granulosa lutein cells, x40 | Corpus albicans, primary follicle, primordial follicle, granulosa cells, oocyte x20 | Menstrual Cycle | Ovary Development
Menstrual Histology
Menstrual Cycle - Histology (images are listed in sequence and uterine endometrium from dilatation and curettage)
- Uterine Endometrium: menstrual | mid-proliferative | late proliferative | secretory | late secretory
- Vaginal Smear: early proliferative | mid-proliferative | late proliferative | secretory | late secretory
Links: Menstrual Cycle - Histology | Menstrual Cycle | Papanicolaou stain
Course Links
- Histology Glossary: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ANAT2241 Support | Histology | Histology Stains | Embryology Glossary
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Practical Support
- Pages can be accessed from any internet connected computer.
ANAT2241 Support Links: The Virtual Microscope | Covering and Lining Epithelia | Glandular Epithelia | CT Components | CT Types | Bone, Bone Formation and Joints | Muscle | Nervous | Blood | Eye | Cardiovascular | Respiratory | Integumentary | Gastrointestinal | Gastrointestinal Organs | Lymphatic and Immune | Endocrine | Urinary | Female Reproductive | Male Reproductive | Histology Stains | Histology Drawings | Practicals Health and Safety 2013 | Moodle - 2019
ANAT2241 This practical support page content is not part of the science practical class and provides only background information for student self-directed learning purposes.
Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, June 16) Embryology ANAT2241 Female Reproductive System. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/ANAT2241_Female_Reproductive_System
- © Dr Mark Hill 2024, UNSW Embryology ISBN: 978 0 7334 2609 4 - UNSW CRICOS Provider Code No. 00098G