\fFemale Reproductive System Use the the bold face terms described below to help you label Figure 32.1. 1. The ovary appears us a small oval structure in the abdominal cavity below the kidney. There is one ovary on each side. The ovary produces eggs and hormones, 2. A Fallopian tube or uterine tube is a tube beginning near the surface of the ovary then going to the middle of the body where it connects to the uterus. The uterine tube transports eggs to the uterus. Fertilization usually occurs in the uterine tube. 3. The uterus is located at the medial ends of the uterine tubes. The uterus runs dorsalanterior to the urinary bladder. The uterus holds and nourishes the developing fetus. 4. The endometrium is the lining of the uterus that builds then deteriorates on a monthly cycle. During pregnancy; it thickens to provide increased blood flow and thus nourishment to the developing baby. 5. The myometrium is the smooth muscle portion of the uterus outside the endometriu m. Its contractions expel the baby during labor and delivery. 6. The courts, which is the lower part of the uterus, can be distinguished as a rm structure between the vagina and the body of the uterus.The cervix holds the developing baby within the uterus. 7. The vagina is located dorsal to the urethra. The vagina is the birth canal. At its inner end, the vagina connects to the uterus. 8. The labia majora are fleshy and more prominent folds of skin located externally to the small folds of skin, the labia minora. The labia protect and inhibit drying of the vagina. 9. The clitoris, a homolog to the penis, is located at the anteriorjunction of the labia majora. Its function is sexual stimulation. 10. The urethra carries urine from the urinary bladder out of the body. 11. The pubic bone or pubis is the ventral part of the pelvic {hip} bone. 12. The sacrum is a bony structure posterior to the vertebrae that supports and stabilizes the pelvis. 13. The coccyx, or tail bone, is a vestigial structure composed of several small fused vertebrae posterior to the sacrum. 14. The rectum stores digestive waste, called feces, and the anus expels the feces from the body