Vulva

Question 1

what are the external genital organs of the female are collectively known aas

Answer 1

the vulva (also called the pudendum

Question 2

functions of the vulva

Answer 2

To act as sensory tissue during sexual intercourse
To assist in micturition, by directing the flow of urine
Defend the internal female reproductive tract from infection.

Question 3

structures of the vulva

Answer 3

Mons pubis: A fat pad at the anterior of the vulva, which is covered in pubic hair.
Labia majora: Two hair-bearing external folds, embryologically derived from labioscrotal swellings. They fuse posteriorly and extend anteriorly to the mons pubis.
Labia minora: Two hairless folds of skin, embryologically derived from urethral folds. They lie within the labia majora. They fuse anteriorly to form the prepuce (hood) of the clitoris and extend posteriorly either side of the vaginal opening. They fuse again posterior to the vestibule, creating a fold of skin called the fourchette.
Vestibule: The area between and surrounding the labia. The external vaginal orifice (vaginal opening) and urethra open into the vestibule.
Bartholin’s Glands: Located either side of the vaginal orifice, these glands secrete lubricating mucus from small ducts during sexual arousion.
Clitoris: Located under the prepuce and embryologically derived from the genital tubercle. The clitoris is formed of erectile corpora cavernosa tissue, which becomes engorged with blood during sexual stimulation.