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What is the term that applies to the external female genital organs?
What is the term that applies to the external female genital organs?
What is the composition of the female genital organs?
What is the composition of the female genital organs?
What is the term 'vulva' referring to?
What is the term 'vulva' referring to?
What are the components of the vulva?
What are the components of the vulva?
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What is the classification of the vulva?
What is the classification of the vulva?
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What is the primary function of the clitoris?
What is the primary function of the clitoris?
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Which structure is covered with pubic hair from the time of puberty?
Which structure is covered with pubic hair from the time of puberty?
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Where do the Bartholin's glands open?
Where do the Bartholin's glands open?
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What is the main purpose of the hymen?
What is the main purpose of the hymen?
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Where does the lymphatic drainage of the vulva mainly occur?
Where does the lymphatic drainage of the vulva mainly occur?
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What is the main source of blood supply to the vulva?
What is the main source of blood supply to the vulva?
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What is the nerve supply of the vulva derived from?
What is the nerve supply of the vulva derived from?
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What is the region between the labia minora, where the openings of the urethra and vagina are situated?
What is the region between the labia minora, where the openings of the urethra and vagina are situated?
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Study Notes
External Female Genital Organs (Vulva)
- The vulva consists of several structures, including the mons veneris, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule, urethral orifice, vaginal orifice, and Bartholin's glands.
Mons Veneris (Mons Pubis)
- A pad of fat lying over the symphysis pubis
- Covered with pubic hair from puberty
Labia Majora (Greater Lips)
- Two folds of fat and tissue
- Covered with skin and pubic hair on the outer surface
- Arise in the mons veneris and merge into the perineum behind
Labia Minora (Lesser Lips)
- Two thin folds of skin lying between the labia majora
Clitoris
- A small, extremely sensitive, and highly vascular organ
- Plays a part in orgasm during sexual intercourse
Vestibule
- The area enclosed by the labia minora
- Contains the openings of the urethra and vagina
Urethral Orifice
- Lies 2.5 cm posterior to the clitoris
Vaginal Orifice (Introitus of the Vagina)
- Occupies the posterior two-thirds of the vestibule
- Partially closed by the hymen, a membrane that tears during sexual intercourse or childbirth
Bartholin's Glands
- Two small glands that open on either side of the vaginal orifice
- Secrete mucus to lubricate the vaginal opening
Blood Supply
- Derived from the internal and external pudendal arteries
- Drains through corresponding veins
Lymphatic Drainage
- Mainly via the inguinal glands
Nerve Supply
- Derived from branches of the pudendal nerve
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This quiz covers the external female genital organs, including the vulva and its structures. Test your knowledge of the female reproductive system!
