The male anatomy consists of testes, Cowper's gland, ductus deferens, epididymis, penis, prostate, seminal vesicle and urethra.
The testes are the pair of organs that are the main function of the male reproductive system. Cowper's glands (also known as the bulbourethral glands) have an important role protecting the sperm during ejaculation. Ductus deferens (also known as the vas deferens) is a small muscular tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. The epididymis is a tightly wound coiled mass of thin tubes that carries sperm from the testes to the ductus deferens. The penis is the male sex organ. The prostate makes a huge contribution to produce and ejaculate semen during sexual intercourse. Seminal vesicles are small sacs stored with semen. The urethra is a tube that carries urine to the outside of the body. |
The female reproductive system includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, mammary glands and breasts. The breasts contain areolas, nipples and mammary gland lobules.
The areola is the area of pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple. Nipples are small projection in the mammary glands which can produce milk. Mammary gland lobules are located inside the breast and are attached to the tissues on the underlining pectoral muscles. The ovaries are the most important organ of the reproductive system because they produce the female sex hormones that control reproduction and the gametes that are fertilized to form embryos. The fallopian tubes are long and narrow tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. The uterus is the hollow muscular organ that is responsible of developing the embryo and fetus during ones pregnancy. The vagina is the muscular tube that connects the cervix of the uterus to the exterior of the body. The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, urethral and vaginal opening.
The areola is the area of pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple. Nipples are small projection in the mammary glands which can produce milk. Mammary gland lobules are located inside the breast and are attached to the tissues on the underlining pectoral muscles. The ovaries are the most important organ of the reproductive system because they produce the female sex hormones that control reproduction and the gametes that are fertilized to form embryos. The fallopian tubes are long and narrow tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. The uterus is the hollow muscular organ that is responsible of developing the embryo and fetus during ones pregnancy. The vagina is the muscular tube that connects the cervix of the uterus to the exterior of the body. The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, urethral and vaginal opening.