External Female Genitalia Flashcards
1
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Mons Pubis
A
Anterior to the anal opening
Mound of fascia and adipose located anterior to the pubic symphysis that is covered by course hair in the adult
2
Q
Labia Majora
A
Continuous with the mons pubis.
Two large folds of hairy skin
Homologous to the skin of the scrotum in the male
3
Q
Labia minora
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Two smaller folds of hairless skin within the labia majora
4
Q
Vestibule
A
Clitoris, openings of the urethra and the vagina
5
Q
Corpus Spongiosum
A
Represented by the labia minor and the vestibular bulbs of the female
Surrounds the urethra in the penis in the male
6
Q
Glans of the clitoris
A
Surounded by a dorsal prepuce and ventral frenulum
7
Q
Hymen
A
Thin mucous membrane, easily ruptured, does not serve as a reliable indicator of virginity
