Female external genitalia refers to the exposed part of reproductive organs, also known as vulva. The main tissues and organs are as follows.
(1) Yinfu. That is, the fat pad that bulges in front of the pubic symphysis, pubic hair begins to grow on the skin during adolescence, and the distribution is a triangle with a downward tip.
(2) labia majora. For a pair of raised skin folds near the inside of two strands, the labia majora on both sides of unmarried women naturally close to cover the vaginal opening and urethral opening. The labia majora of multipara is separated to both sides due to the influence of childbirth.
(3) labia minora. It is a pair of thin folds located inside the labia majora, with moist surface and rich nerve endings, so it is extremely sensitive. The front ends of the labia minora on both sides merge with each other and are divided into two leaves, which wrap around the clitoris. The front leaves form the clitoris prepuce, and the back leaves form the clitoris frenum.
(4) clitoris. Located at the top between the labia minora on both sides, it is a tissue similar to the cavernous body of the male penis. The clitoris head is rich in nerve endings, which is extremely sensitive and erectile.
(5) Vaginal vestibule. It is a diamond-shaped area between the two labia minora. In this area, there is a urethra in front and a vaginal opening in the back. There are also forecourt balls and vestibular glands in this area. The forecourt ball, also known as the corpus cavernosum, is erectile. Its front part is connected with the clitoris, and its back part is adjacent to the vestibular gland. Its surface is covered by the corpus cavernosum muscle. The vestibular gland, also known as the Papillary gland, is located at the back of the labia majora and is also covered by the corpus cavernosum muscle, such as soybean, one on the left and one on the right. When sexually excited, it secretes yellow-white mucus, which plays a lubricating role. This gland cannot be touched during normal examination.
Female internal genitalia refers to the internal organs of reproductive organs, including vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Fallopian tubes and ovaries are often called uterine appendages.