Female Reproductive System External Genitalia 9th Grade Health

Mons Pubis Clitoris Urethra Labia Majora Hymen Labia Minora Vagina

Mons Pubis Clitoris Urethra Labia Majora Hymen Labia Minora Vagina Anus

Mons Pubis Soft fatty tissue on top of the pubic bone for protection/becomes covered during puberty with hair.

Labia Majora Labia=Lip Majora=Larger Outer Labia-two outer folds of skin which protects the urethra and vagina/it contains sweat glands, oil glands, and nerve endings

Labia Minora Labia=Lip Minora=Smaller Inner labia-two thinner folds of skin which are located under the labia major/ it contains numerous nerve endings/it forms a hood over the clitoris.

Urethra Urine is released from the bladder through this tube

Clitoris Contains many nerve endings and blood vessels/ it is similar to the male’s penis in that it will become erect due to sexual excitement.

Hymen Thin membrane which may partly cover the vaginal opening

Vagina Hollow tube leading through uterus to the outside of body. Birth canal Intercourse Menstrual flow

Anus Waste is eliminated here