External Female Genitalia Flashcards
Main functions of the vulva
Controls passage of urine
Prevents foreign materials from entering the vaginal opening
Protects the female reproductive tract from infection
Accessory and erectile tissue for sexual arousal and intercourse
Clitoris measures about
1.5-2.5cm and is situated in the most anterior part of the vulva
The frenulum of the clitoris is created by
Two medial parts of the labia minora
The lower end of the Müllerian duct forms the
Upper vagina and uterus
The urogenital folds forms the
Labia minora
Between the fourchette and the vaginal orifice is the
Fossa navicularis
Inferior most vagina, vaginal orifice and vestibule drains
Superficial inguinal nodes
Clitoris, vestibular bulb and anterior labia minora drains to
Deep inguinal nodes
Symptoms of vulva cancer
Lumps
Itchiness
Changes in the skin
Bleeding from the vulva