FRHD 2100 Chapter 3: Chapter 3

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Distance Ed

Document Summary

The vulva consists of the mons veneris, the labia majora and minora (major and minor lips) , the clitoris and the vaginal opening. The mons veneris consists of fatty tissue that covers the joint of the pubic bones in front of the body, below the abdomen and above the clitoris. The labia minora are two hairless, light coloured membranes between the majora the outer surface merges with the majora and at the top they join at the hood of the clitoris when stimulated they darken and swell (engorge with blood) The vestibule is in the labia minora and contains the openings to the vagina and urethra. Sphincters are ring shaped muscles that constrict bodily openings, like the vaginal and anal. The crura are wing-shaped, leglike structures that attach the clitoris to the pubic bone beneath. The vestibular bulbs are attached to the clitoris at the top and extend downward along the sides of the vaginal openingn.