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Vulva
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Vulva

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Also known as pussy, female genitalia, female reproductive organs, female sexual organs, cunt

In mammals, the vulva (: vulvas or vulvae) comprises mostly external, visible structures of the female genitalia leading into the interior of the female reproductive tract. For humans, it includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule, urinary meatus, vaginal introitus, hymen, and openings of the vestibular glands (Bartholin's and Skene's). The folds of the outer and inner labia provide a double layer of protection for the vagina (which leads to the uterus). While the vagina is a separate part of the anatomy, colloquially the term has often been used synonymously with

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The vulva is a sex organ that functions as part of the female human reproductive system and the urinary system. It is anatomically distinct from the human vagina. The structure follows the development of the genital tubercle and labioscrotal swelling.

Major components of the vulva include the mons pubis, clitoris, labia, and pudendal cleft. Blood supply is provided by the internal pudendal artery, with venous drainage occurring through the internal pudendal veins. Sensory innervation is supplied by the pudendal nerve.

In academic literature, the term "Vulva" appears in 17,965 PubMed records. The subject is referenced by 945 other encyclopedia articles.

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Key facts

Anatomy.Width
300px
Anatomy.Name
Vulva
Anatomy.Latin
vulva, pudendum muliebre, pudendum femininum
Anatomy.Image
Genital Diversity Expanded.jpg
Anatomy.Caption
Natural variation in vulvar appearance
Anatomy.Precursor
Genital tubercle, urogenital folds, labioscrotal swellings, urogenital sinus
Anatomy.System
Reproductive system, genitourinary system
Anatomy.Artery
Internal pudendal artery, superficial external pudendal artery, deep external pudendal artery, labial arteries, clitoral arteries
Anatomy.Vein
Internal pudendal veins, external pudendal veins, labial veins, clitoral veins
Anatomy.Nerve
Pudendal nerve, perineal nerve, labial nerves, dorsal clitoral nerve, perineal branches of posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Anatomy.Lymph
Superficial inguinal lymph nodes

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Research

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Encyclopedic overview

34 sections
Contents
  • Structure
  • Mons pubis
  • Labia
  • Clitoris
  • Vestibule
  • Muscles
  • Blood, lymph and nerve supply
  • Variations
  • Development
  • Prenatal development
  • Childhood
  • Puberty
  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause
  • Function and physiology
  • Sexual stimulation and arousal
  • Clinical significance
  • Irritation
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Cancer
  • Other
  • Childbirth
  • Surgery
  • Society and culture
  • Altering the female genitalia
  • Female genital mutilation
  • Etymology
  • Terminology
  • Religion and art
  • Other animals
  • Additional images
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

In mammals, the vulva (: vulvas or vulvae) comprises mostly external, visible structures of the female genitalia leading into the interior of the female reproductive tract. For humans, it includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule, urinary meatus, vaginal introitus, hymen, and openings of the vestibular glands (Bartholin's and Skene's). The folds of the outer and inner labia provide a double layer of protection for the vagina (which leads to the uterus). While the vagina is a separate part of the anatomy, colloquially the term has often been used synonymously with vulva. Pelvic floor muscles support the structures of the vulva. Other muscles of the urogenital triangle also give support.

Blood supply to the vulva comes from the three pudendal arteries. The internal pudendal veins give drainage. Afferent lymph vessels carry lymph away from the vulva to the inguinal lymph nodes. The nerves that supply the vulva are the pudendal nerve, perineal nerve, ilioinguinal nerve and their branches. Blood and nerve supply to the vulva contribute to the stages of sexual arousal that are helpful in the reproduction process.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Vulva” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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