Reproductive system
Reproductive system
The male and female genital tracts and their supporting structures.
69 structures
Abdomen
4Ovarian artery
An aortic supply carried in the ovarian suspensory ligament
VesselOvarian vein
Ovarian drainage joins different veins on each side
VesselTesticular artery
A long gonadal vessel from aorta to spermatic cord
VesselTesticular vein
The abdominal continuation of the pampiniform plexus
VesselPelvis
65Ampulla of the uterine tube
The broad tubal segment where fertilization usually occurs
OrganBroad ligament
A peritoneal fold organizing the uterine adnexa
LigamentBulb of the penis
Expanded proximal spongiosum beneath the perineal membrane
OrganBulb of the vestibule
Paired erectile tissue beside the vaginal opening
OrganBulbospongiosus
A superficial perineal muscle acting on erectile tissue
MuscleBulbourethral (Cowper's) gland
Small mucous glands above the perineal membrane
GlandCardinal (transverse cervical) ligament
Paracervical connective tissue supporting the vaginal apex
LigamentCentral zone of the prostate
Glandular tissue surrounding the ejaculatory ducts
OrganCervical transformation zone
The changing interface of cervical epithelial types
OrganCervix
The uterine neck surrounding the cervical canal
OrganClitoris
A sensory and erectile complex with mostly internal parts
OrganCoccygeus (ischiococcygeus)
The small muscular component behind levator ani
MuscleCorpus cavernosum of the penis
Paired erectile compartments responsible for rigidity
OrganCorpus spongiosum
Erectile tissue surrounding the spongy urethra
OrganCremaster muscle
Skeletal muscle loops that elevate the testis
MuscleDartos muscle and fascia
Scrotal smooth muscle that changes skin tension
MuscleDeep perineal pouch
The sphincter region superior to the perineal membrane
SpaceDuctus deferens (vas deferens)
Muscular transport from epididymal tail to ejaculatory duct
OrganEjaculatory duct
The terminal shared route for sperm and seminal-vesicle fluid
OrganEndometrium
A regenerating mucosa responsive to ovarian hormones
OrganEpididymis
A coiled duct for sperm maturation and storage
OrganExternal spermatic fascia
The cord sheath continuous with the superficial inguinal ring
LigamentGlans penis
The distal expansion of the corpus spongiosum
OrganGreater vestibular (Bartholin's) gland
Paired mucous glands at the posterior vestibule
GlandIliococcygeus
A thin lateral levator component contributing to the levator plate
MuscleInfundibulum and fimbriae
Fimbriae surrounding the tube's abdominal opening
OrganInternal spermatic fascia
A transversalis-fascia extension around the spermatic cord
LigamentIschiocavernosus
Muscle over each crus of the erectile bodies
MuscleIsthmus of the uterine tube
The narrow muscular segment beside the uterine wall
OrganLevator ani
The muscular support surrounding the pelvic hiatus
MuscleLigament of the ovary
A short connection between ovary and uterus
LigamentMyometrium
Interlacing uterine muscle for growth and contraction
OrganOvary
A mobile pelvic gonad containing follicles and endocrine tissue
OrganPampiniform plexus
Testicular venous return intertwined with the artery
VesselPenis
Coordinated erectile tissue, sensation and urethral transport
OrganPerineal body
A three-dimensional junction of perineal support tissues
LigamentPerineal membrane
Support tissue linking the pubic arch and pelvic outlets
LigamentPerineum
The region between the pelvic diaphragm and the skin
SpacePeripheral zone of the prostate
The large posterior glandular territory of the prostate
OrganProstate
A gland surrounding the urethra beneath the bladder
OrganProstatic venous plexus
A pelvic venous network around the prostate
VesselPubococcygeus
Pubic levator fibers with visceral and posterior attachments
MusclePuborectalis
A sling that draws the anorectal junction forward
MusclePudendal (Alcock's) canal
A fascial route for the pudendal neurovascular bundle
SpaceRectouterine pouch (of Douglas)
A dependent peritoneal recess behind the uterus
SpaceRete testis
Collecting channels at the back of the testis
OrganRound ligament of the uterus
A uterine cord that follows the inguinal canal
LigamentScrotum
A divided skin pouch that helps cool the testes
OrganSeminal vesicle
A secretory gland between bladder and rectum
OrganSeminiferous tubules
Coiled epithelial tubes where sperm develop
OrganSpermatic cord
The testicular duct and vessels share an inguinal route
SpaceSuperficial perineal pouch
Erectile roots and muscles below the perineal membrane
SpaceSuspensory ligament of the ovary
The ovarian vascular pedicle from the pelvic wall
LigamentSuspensory ligament of the penis
Deep connective attachments at the penopubic junction
LigamentTestis
The gonad that produces sperm and androgens
OrganTransition zone of the prostate
Glandular tissue beside the proximal prostatic urethra
OrganTunica albuginea of the testis
The fibrous capsule and internal framework of the testis
OrganTunica vaginalis
A serous covering left by the testicular descent pathway
SpaceUterine (Fallopian) tube
A ciliated muscular route from ovary region to uterus
OrganUterine artery
A variable pelvic artery ascending beside the uterus
VesselUterosacral ligament
Posterior connective support for cervix and upper vagina
LigamentUterus
A muscular pelvic organ with cyclic and gestational roles
OrganVagina
A distensible muscular passage with surrounding fornices
OrganVesicouterine pouch
The anterior pelvic peritoneal reflection
SpaceVulva
Surface and erectile structures around the genital vestibule
Organ