The Ultimate Vulva Anatomy Quiz

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

<p>From the internal and external pudendal arteries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavernous nerves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

The vulva refers to the external female genitalia with three functions: sensory tissue during sexual intercourse, assists in micturition, and protects the internal female reproductive tract from infection.
The vulva is composed of several anatomical structures, including the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, vestibule, Bartholin's glands, and clitoris.
Bartholin's glands can become infected and inflamed, leading to bartholinitis, which can be treated with antibiotics or surgical drainage/excision.
The vulva's arterial supply is from the internal and external pudendal arteries, with venous drainage via the pudendal veins and lymph drainage to the superficial inguinal lymph nodes.
The vulva receives sensory and parasympathetic nervous supply, with anterior and posterior sections innervated by different nerves.
The clitoris and vestibule receive parasympathetic innervation from the cavernous nerves.