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Labia (Posterior Commisure)
Labial commissures are junctions of the labia majora and labia minora, with one pair for the labia majora and one pair for the labia minora. The posterior commisure of the labia majora is above the perineum.
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abridged version derived from: http://www.wikipedia.org
Labia (Anterior Commissure)
Labial commissures are junctions of the labia majora and labia minora, with one pair for the labia majora and one pair for the labia minora. The anterior commisure of the labia majora is below the mons veneris.
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Frenulum Clitoridis
The Frenulum clitoridis (also known as the Crus glandis clitoridis) is a frenulum on the under-surface of the clitoral glans, created by the two medial parts of the labia minora.
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Clitoral Hood
The clitoral hood, (also called preputium clitoridis and clitoral prepuce), is a fold of skin that surrounds and protects the clitoral glans. It develops as part of the labia minora and is homologous with the foreskin (equally called prepuce) in male genitals.
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Clitoris
The clitoris is a sexual organ that is present only in female mammals. In humans, the visible button-like portion is located near the anterior junction of the labia minora, above the opening of the urethra and vagina. Unlike the penis, which is homologous to the clitoris, the clitoris does not contain the distal portion of the urethra, and functions solely to induce sexual pleasure.
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Pudendal Cleft
The cleft of venus (also called the pudendal cleft, pudendal fissure, or rima pudendi) is the furrow at the base of the mons pubis where it divides to form the labia majora. The name is a reference to the Roman goddess of love, Venus.
In some female humans, the clitoral hood and labia minora protrude through the cleft of venus, in others they do not. When tight clothes are worn, the fabric of the tight garment may be pulled into the cleft (often because of a central seam, as in jeans), resulting in a situation known as "cameltoe" in slang terms.
The presence of pubic hair can obscure the cleft of Venus. Body art or genital piercings can also affect its visibility. In some women, certain organs like the clitoral hood or the labia minora can protrude through the cleft of Venus thereby restricting its visibility as well. In such instances, labiaplasty surgery is sometimes considered, though this is by no means the norm.
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In some female humans, the clitoral hood and labia minora protrude through the cleft of venus, in others they do not. When tight clothes are worn, the fabric of the tight garment may be pulled into the cleft (often because of a central seam, as in jeans), resulting in a situation known as "cameltoe" in slang terms.
The presence of pubic hair can obscure the cleft of Venus. Body art or genital piercings can also affect its visibility. In some women, certain organs like the clitoral hood or the labia minora can protrude through the cleft of Venus thereby restricting its visibility as well. In such instances, labiaplasty surgery is sometimes considered, though this is by no means the norm.
abridged version derived from: http://www.wikipedia.org
Labium (plural Labia)
Labium (plural labia) is a Latin-derived term meaning "Lip" and often specifically refers to parts of the vulva.
Anatomy and Medical:
Labia Majora
The labia majora are lip-like structures comprised mostly of skin and adipose tissue, which extend on either side of the vulva to form the cleft of venus through the middle. After puberty, it is typically covered with pubic hair, which some individuals choose to remove by shaving, waxing, or laser methods. When standing or with the legs together, they usually entirely or partially cover the other parts of the vulva. Protection is the main function.
Labia Minora
The labia minora (obsolete: nymphae) are two soft folds of skin between the labia majora and to either side of the opening of the vagina. The clitoris is anterior to the vulva where the labia minora meet superiorly. The visible tip of the clitoris, the clitoral glans, is entirely or partially covered by a "hood" of tissue (the clitoral hood).
The coloration, size and general appearance of the labia can vary extensively from woman to woman.[1] In some women the labia minora are almost non-existent, and in others they can be fleshy and protuberant. Usually, but not always, they are symmetrical. Some differences are purely personal, while others may be genetically linked; a striking example of the latter is the elongated labia minora of the Khoisan peoples, whose "khoikhoi aprons" can hang down up to four inches past their labia majora when they are standing.
During sexual arousal, the labia minora become engorged with blood, typically swelling slightly and darkening or reddening in color.
abridged version derived from: http://www.wikipedia.org
Anatomy and Medical:
Labia Majora
The labia majora are lip-like structures comprised mostly of skin and adipose tissue, which extend on either side of the vulva to form the cleft of venus through the middle. After puberty, it is typically covered with pubic hair, which some individuals choose to remove by shaving, waxing, or laser methods. When standing or with the legs together, they usually entirely or partially cover the other parts of the vulva. Protection is the main function.
Labia Minora
The labia minora (obsolete: nymphae) are two soft folds of skin between the labia majora and to either side of the opening of the vagina. The clitoris is anterior to the vulva where the labia minora meet superiorly. The visible tip of the clitoris, the clitoral glans, is entirely or partially covered by a "hood" of tissue (the clitoral hood).
The coloration, size and general appearance of the labia can vary extensively from woman to woman.[1] In some women the labia minora are almost non-existent, and in others they can be fleshy and protuberant. Usually, but not always, they are symmetrical. Some differences are purely personal, while others may be genetically linked; a striking example of the latter is the elongated labia minora of the Khoisan peoples, whose "khoikhoi aprons" can hang down up to four inches past their labia majora when they are standing.
During sexual arousal, the labia minora become engorged with blood, typically swelling slightly and darkening or reddening in color.
abridged version derived from: http://www.wikipedia.org
Mons Pubis
The mons pubis (Latin for "pubic mound"), also known as the mons veneris (Latin, mound of Venus) or simply the mons, is the fatty tissue lying above the pubic bone of adult women, anterior to the symphysis pubis. The mons pubis forms the anterior portion of the vulva.
The size of the mons pubis varies with the general level of hormone and body fat. After puberty it is covered with pubic hair and enlarges. In human females this mound is made of fat and is supposed to be larger. It provides protection of the pubic bone during intercourse.
The mons pubis divides into the labia majora (literally "larger lips") on either side of the furrow, known as the cleft of venus, that surrounds the labia minora, clitoris, vaginal opening, and other structures of the vulval vestibule. The fatty tissue of the mons veneris is sensitive to estrogen, causing a distinct mound to form with the onset of puberty. This pushes the forward portion of the labia majora out and away from the pubic bone.
abridged version derived from: http://www.wikipedia.org
The size of the mons pubis varies with the general level of hormone and body fat. After puberty it is covered with pubic hair and enlarges. In human females this mound is made of fat and is supposed to be larger. It provides protection of the pubic bone during intercourse.
The mons pubis divides into the labia majora (literally "larger lips") on either side of the furrow, known as the cleft of venus, that surrounds the labia minora, clitoris, vaginal opening, and other structures of the vulval vestibule. The fatty tissue of the mons veneris is sensitive to estrogen, causing a distinct mound to form with the onset of puberty. This pushes the forward portion of the labia majora out and away from the pubic bone.
abridged version derived from: http://www.wikipedia.org
Vulva
The vulva (from Latin, vulva, plural vulvae or vulvas) refers to the external genital organs of the female.
The vulva has many major and minor anatomical structures, including the labia majora, mons pubis, labia minora, clitoris, bulb of the vestibule, vestibule of the vagina, greater and lesser vestibular glands, and vaginal orifice. Its development occurs during several phases, chiefly the fetal and pubertal periods. As the outer portal of the human matrix or womb, it protects its opening by a "double door": the labia majora (large lips) and the labia minora (small lips), as well as a vulval vestibule. The vagina is a self-cleaning organ, sustaining healthy microbial flora that flow from the inside out; the vulva needs only simple washing to assure good vulvovaginal health, without recourse to any internal cleansing (douching).
The vulva has a sexual function; these external organs are richly innervated and provide pleasure when properly stimulated. Since the origin of human society, in various branches of art the vulva has been depicted as the organ that has the power both "to give life" (i.e., often associated with the womb in pre-historic periods and antiquity, decreasingly so as science has progressed), and to give sexual pleasure to humankind.
abridged version derived from: http://www.wikipedia.org
The vulva has many major and minor anatomical structures, including the labia majora, mons pubis, labia minora, clitoris, bulb of the vestibule, vestibule of the vagina, greater and lesser vestibular glands, and vaginal orifice. Its development occurs during several phases, chiefly the fetal and pubertal periods. As the outer portal of the human matrix or womb, it protects its opening by a "double door": the labia majora (large lips) and the labia minora (small lips), as well as a vulval vestibule. The vagina is a self-cleaning organ, sustaining healthy microbial flora that flow from the inside out; the vulva needs only simple washing to assure good vulvovaginal health, without recourse to any internal cleansing (douching).
The vulva has a sexual function; these external organs are richly innervated and provide pleasure when properly stimulated. Since the origin of human society, in various branches of art the vulva has been depicted as the organ that has the power both "to give life" (i.e., often associated with the womb in pre-historic periods and antiquity, decreasingly so as science has progressed), and to give sexual pleasure to humankind.
abridged version derived from: http://www.wikipedia.org
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