Label Image. Pelvic Anatomy Sagittal View. Anatomy Labels
Suspends ovary in the pelvis. Main blood vessels carrying blood to the legs. Rectus abdominus muscle Fat under the skin. Tube in which the ovulated egg travels from the ovary to uterus.  Fertilization occurs en route. Attaches ovary to uterus. Attaches uterus to the abdominal wall. (Endometrium.)  Every menstrual cycle (4 weeks) this blood-rich lining builds up in readiness for implantation of a fertilized egg, which sheds (menstruation or 'period') if implantation does not occur. The 'womb'. Storage site of urine. The 'pubic bone'. Tract through which urine from the bladder exits the body. Organ important for sensation during sexual intercourse. Canal connecting uterus to outside the body.  Important for sexual intercourse, sperm entry, menstruation and birth delivery. Covers the urethral and vaginal openings and is attached to the clitoris. Covers labia minoris and clitoris. 5th Lumbar vertebra Intervertebral disc Tract along which urine transports from the kidney to the bladder. Sacrum Spinal cord Where eggs are stored.  Every 4 weeks, one egg matures and erupts from the ovary (ovulation). Attaches uterus to the back. Area between uterus/vagina and rectum into which peritoneum falls. Opening of uterus to vagina.  Dilates during delivery. Area of vagina behind cervix. Area of vagina in front of cervix. Rectum Muscles supporting the organs in the pelvis.  Important for support of the vagina and uterus. Anus