A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2: Female reproductive system

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2: Female reproductive system purpose of female reproductive system Produces and delivers gametes Provides nutrition and safe harbor for fetal development Gives birth Nourishes infant structure of the ovary almond shaped nestled in ovarian fossa in the posterior pelvic wall tunica albuginea surrounds ovaries outer cortex of ovaries where germ cells develop immature eggs found here inner medulla occupied by major arteries and veins developed eggs reside here do ovaries have ducts? no, each egg develops in a follicle ovulation bursting of the follicle and releasing the egg uterine tube site of fertilization lined with cilia also called fallopian tubes uterus thick muscular chamber that opens into roof of the vagina provides source of nutrition expels fetus at the end of development 3 parts of uterus fundus body cervix