Vagina

What is the function of vagina?

Copulatory organ and birth canal

Where is the vagina located?

Retroperitoneally

Describe what is the vagina

Long, thin walled tube that is highly distensible

Describe the vaginal wall and its lining

Vaginal wall: Its folded due to the inner circular and outer longitudinal arrangement 

Lining: Stratified squamous epithelium

What are the 2 parts of the vagina?

• Cranial part

• Caudal part 

Cranial Part of Vagina

• Location 

• Consist of 

• Function

Location: Cervix to the entrance of urethra

Consist of: Many glands

Function: Strictly reproductive

Caudal Part of Vagina

• Consist of 

• Location 

• Function 

Consist of: Vestibule and vulvar

Location: Runs from urethral orifice to external vulva 

Function: Urinary and reproductive 

What is the hymen?

Vagina vestibule junction that is between the urinary and reproductive tracts