SOC 152A Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Clitoral Hood, Labia Majora, Pubic Hair
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Women"s body - crura - internal extension of the corpora cavernosa of the clit or penis. Woman - the crura diverge backward and downward from the clitoral shaft, giving it a wishbone structure. Structure function: entrance into vagina: hymen: location: covers vaginal opening structure: incomplete membrane. Function: area of hightened sensitivity: cervix: location: at back of vagina, bottom small end of uterus structure/ %13. 2 women will develop disease: mastectomy surgical removal of the affected breast, early detection is important: periodic breast exams, mammography - sunnah. Least invasive version of female circumcision - the clitoral hood is incised or removed. Female circumcision - the entire clitoral glans and shaft may be removed along with the hood and sometimes nearby portions of the labia minora. Includes clitoridectomy but also removes the entire labia minora and then inner parts of the labia majora. The cut off edges of the two labia majora are then stitched together to cover the vestibule.
