PSYC 333 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Droit Du Seigneur, Clitoral Hood, Fallopian Tube
12 Mar 2014
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Page 74-90, 17 pages page 1 of 6. External organs: the eternal organs are collectively known as the vulva, and appearance differs greatly between individuals. The mons: the mons pubis is the rounded, fatty pad of tissue under the pubic hair. Page 74-90, 17 pages page 2 of 6: the vaginal opening is known as the introitus. The urethral opening lies between the clitoris and vaginal opening. The vulvar vestibule: vestibule: the area of vulva enclosed by the inner lips, containing urethral and vaginal openings. It is highly sensitive, well-supplied with nerve endings: vulvar vestibulitis: vestibule gets extremely sensitive and red; sexual activity, penetration, or touch from exercise can become very painful. The hymen: hymen ( cherry , maidenhead ): a thin membrane that may partially cover the vaginal entrance. Some are simply born without a hymen, while in others it may be torn in active sports or with tampon use before any intercourse.
