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30 Cards in this Set
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Vagina
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a tubular long fibromuscular canal lined w/ mucous membrane that extends from the exterior of the body to the uterine cervix.
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ap. 4" cervix to vestibule
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Vagina
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Vagina
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Fornix
Stratified squamous epithelial lining Rugae Vaginal orifice |
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Fornix
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A recess that surrounds the vaginal attachment to the cervix
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Fornix
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means arch or vault
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Rugae
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transverse folds of the vagina
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Stratified squamous epithelial lining
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found in the rugae of the vagina
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Vaginal orifice
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a border around around and partially closes the inf. end of the vaginal opening to the exterior
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Vagina
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Passageway for menstrual flow and spermatozoa
Receives male copulatory organ (penis) during coitus (sexual intercourse) Lower portion of the birth canal |
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Vulva (pudendum)
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Mons pubis
Labia Majora Labia Minora Clitoris Vestibule |
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Vulva (pudendum)
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ext. female genitalia
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Mons pubis
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an elevation of adipose tissue covered by skin and course pubic hair that cushions the pubic symphysis.
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Labia Majora
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two longitudinal folds of skin extend inferiorly and posteriorly .
homologus to scrotum has sebacceous glands and sudoriferous glands |
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Labia Minora
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two smaller folds of skin
have few sudoriferous glands, and more sebacceous glands homologous with spongy (penile) urethra |
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Clitoris
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a small cylindrical mass of erectile tissue and nerves located at the ant. junction of the labia minora.
stimulation of excitement in females |
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Clitoris
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is capable of enlargement and sexual excitement like its homologue - penis
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Prepuce (foreskin)
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a layer of skin formed at the point where the labia minora unite and covers the body of the clitoris.
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Glans
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The exposed portion of the clitoris
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Vestibule
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area btwn.the labia minora
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Hymen
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Thin vascularized membrane at vaginal orifice
may be present borders orifice it may close the orifice (imferforate hymen) and require surgical removal |
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External urethral orifice
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the opening of the urethra to the exterior.
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Vaginal orifice
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opening of the vagina to the exterior
occupies the greater portion of the vestibule and is bordered by the hymen. |
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Bulb of the vestibule
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Two masses of erectile tissue on either side of vagina
fills with blood during intercourse - pressures penis |
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Vestibule
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Hymen
External urethral orifice Vaginal orifice Bulb of the vestibule Paraurethral (skene's glands) Greater vestibular (bartholin's) glands Lesser vestibular glands |
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Paraurethral (skene's glands)
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in vall of urethra
opens of either side of urethral irifice secretes mucus into vestibule |
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Greater vestibular (bartholin's) glands
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Sides of vaginal opening
secretes mucus into vestibule before and during sexual intercourse - for lubrication |
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Lesser vestibular glands
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Several of these empty into vestibule
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Perineum
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Diamond-shaped area medial to thighs and buttocks in male and female
consists of external genitalia and anus a line btwn. ischial tuberiosities divides into: Ant. urogenital triangle Anal triangle |
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Ant. urogenital triangle
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contains external gentialia
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Anal triangle
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contains anus
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