A&P of external and internal genitalia of females

mon pubis (external)

protects the pubic bone during sex

labia majora (external)

sensitive to touch, temp, pain, and pressure, and secretes lubricants to protect the internal structures of the vulva

labia minora (external)

erectile tissue that contains sebaceous glands that produces lubricant protecting the vulvar skin, becomes swollen during sexual arousal to protect the opening of the vagina (introitus)

clitoris (external)

erectile organ which becomes distended during sexual stimulation then through the PNS relaxes and increases blood flow which tightens the opening of the vagina (introitus) around the penis

perineum (external)

muscular area that stretches to accommodate the birth of the baby, can have lacerations after birth (jagged wound tears)

prominent spine

makes descent of the baby more difficult and can cause more back pain to mom

ovaries (internal)

contains ovum (egg cell produced by the ovaries during the MENSTRUAL CYCLE)

fallopian tubes (internal)

allows sperm to travel directly to the ovum where fertilization will occur and eventually implantation which will begin pregnancy

cervix (internal)

responsible for mucous production which assists sperm travel to ovum

endometrium

innermost layer of the uterus

myometrium

middle layer but makes up most of the uterus

perimetrium

outer serosal layer and protects the body of the uterus