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Reproductive System

The reproductive system enables the production of offspring through gametogenesis, fertilization, and fetal development. Male and female systems have distinct anatomical structures serving complementary functions.

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Key Structures

Male: Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, penis

Female: Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva

External genitalia

Pelvic floor muscles

Blood supply and lymphatic drainage

Study Tips

✓Study male and female systems separately first
✓Learn the path of sperm from testis to urethra
✓Understand uterine ligaments and their contents
✓Know developmental homologies between sexes

Clinical Relevance

Reproductive anatomy is essential for obstetrics, gynecology, and urology. Understanding pelvic anatomy is crucial for surgical procedures, fertility treatments, and managing reproductive disorders.

Reproductive System FAQs

Common questions about the reproductive system

The uterus has three layers: endometrium (inner, shed during menstruation), myometrium (thick muscular middle layer), and perimetrium (outer serosal layer).

Fertilization typically occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube, the widest portion located near the ovary.