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Vulva

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 the external part of female genitalia in mammals, made up of several structures including the labia, clitoris, and various openings that lead into the reproductive tract. These structures serve protective and functional roles, with the labial folds providing a protective layer for the internal reproductive system.

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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

17,965 papers

What is a vulva?ReviewAnatomical science international · 2022Zdilla MJDOI: 10.1007/s12565-022-00674-7
Anatomy of the Vulva and the Female Sexual Response.ReviewObstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America · 2016Yeung J, Pauls RNDOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2015.10.011
Metastatic Neoplasms to the Vulva-A Review.ReviewJournal of lower genital tract disease · 2022Heller A, Breitner D, Cracchiolo B et al.DOI: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000660
Tumors of the vulva.ReviewInternational journal of dermatology · 1986Noumoff JS, Farber MDOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1986.tb04695.x
Double vulva.The Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of the British Empire · 1953LISTER UMDOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1953.tb07240.x
The Normal Vulva, Vulvar Examination, and Evaluation Tools.ReviewClinical obstetrics and gynecology · 2015Cohen Sacher BDOI: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000123
Supernumerary breast in vulva.Anales de pediatria · 2024Rosell Echevarría MJ, Hernández Rodríguez RA, Perez-Etchepare E et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.anpede.2024.03.035
Recent advances in the pathology of the vulva.ReviewHistopathology · 2003Fox H, Wells MDOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2559.2003.01578.x

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Image: Mammalian vulvas.jpg

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Commons category: Vulvas
NCI Thesaurus ID: C12408

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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
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References
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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.