Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system is located within the pelvis and is responsible for the production and fertilization of gametes and carrying a developing embryo and later fetus, to term.

It is made up of external and internal organs such as:

1. Vulva

   • External female genitalia.

2. Vagina

   • Muscular tube which connecting the uterus and cervix to the external vaginal orifice.

3. Cervix

   • Lower part of the uterus.

4. Uterus

   • Location of normal implantation of an early embryo.

5. Uterine tubes

   • Connect the ovaries to the uterus, to transport the ovum towards the uterus.

6. Ovaries

   • Female gonads that are the site of gametogenesis.