Primary reproductive organs =
ovaries
ovaries are attached to uterus by
mesovarium
Suspensory ligaments
attach ovaries to lateral wall pelvis
attach ovaries to body of uterus medially
ovarian ligaments
on top of cortex, covering ovary; simple squamous epithelium
Germinal epithelium
Tunica albuginea
homologous to males
Ovarian follicles
contain oocytes (immature ova)
Support cells, blood vessels, nerves, lymph vessels
medulla