NURS105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Pelvic Floor, Uterine Prolapse, Labia Minora
29 Mar 2017
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Anatomy review external female genitalia: the external female genitalia, or vulva, includes the mons pubis (a hair- covered fat pad over the symphysis pubis) and the labia majora (rounded folds of adipose tissue). Medial to the labia majora are the labia minora thinner, pinkish-red folds that extend anteriorly to form the prepuce and the clitoris, composed of erectile tissue: the vestibule is the boat-shaped fossa between the labia minora. In the posterior portion of the vestibule lies the introitus, or vaginal opening. The urethral meatus opens into the vestibule between the clitoris and the introitus. Inferior to the urethral meatus is the opening of the paraurethral or. Examining the external female genitalia: prior to the examination, request that the patient empty her bladder. Papanicolou smears, bacteriologic cultures, or other diagnostic tests; water soluble lubricant; cotton swabs; examining gloves; and tissues: drape the patient appropriately and assist her into the lithotomy position.
