The female reproductive organs consist of the uterus, fallopian, tubes, ovaries, cervix, vagina, vulva, clitoris and labia.
Fallopian tubes-The fallopian tubes are two extremely fine tubes about 10 centimetres in length which extend from the upper part of each side of the uterus.
The ‘finger-like’ ends of the fallopian tubes, known as the fimbria, lie close to and curve around the ovaries. When ovulation occurs the fimbria draw the ovum (egg) into the fallopian tube, which then propels it to the uterus.
Ovaries-The two ovaries lie close to the ends of the fallopian tubes. They are about the size and shape of a brazil nut. They are 2.5 to 3.5 centimetres long and approximately 1.2 centimetres thick.
The ovaries contain thousands of tiny sacs called ovarian follicles. Each follicle contains an egg which is known as the ovum (plural ova). Once a month, under the influence of the menstrual hormones, one of these follicles grows and releases its ovum. After it has released the ovum, the remaining part of the follicle becomes the corpus luteum.
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