The Correct Terminology
The term, “vagina,” is commonly used to refer to the entire female genitalia; however, there are more anatomic structures than just the vagina. Here’s a quick infographic to review:
Vagina Anatomy
- Mons pubis – fleshy tissue that protects the pubic bone; covered with pubic hair
- Labia majora – the outer lips usually covered in pubic hair
- Labia minora – inside of the outer lips and extend from the clitoris to below the vaginal opening; protects the urethral opening and vaginal opening
- Urethral opening – where urine is expelled from
- Vagina – the external opening of the vagina; where menstrual blood leaves the body and babies are born from
- Clitoris – just the tip is seen; spongy tissue that is extremely sensitive and extends internally
- Anus – feces (poop) is expelled from the body here
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-Written by Paavana Varanasi
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Image from https://www.mayoclinic.org/vulva/img-20005974
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