Care 5th edition 2024 -
Chapter 3 / Davis Advantage
for Maternal-Child Nursing
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,What is the term for the female external genital organs? -
ANS-Vulva
Define prepuce - ANS-The hood-like covering of the clitoris
Name the female external genital organs - ANS-Mons pubis,
labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibular glands, vaginal
vestibule, vaginal orifice and urethral opening
What is the mons pubis? - ANS-A fatty pad that lies over the
anterior surface of the symphysis pubis.
What are the labia majora? - ANS-Two rounded, highly
vascularized folds of fatty tissue covered in skin that extend
downward and backward from the mons pubis.
What purpose do the labia majora serve? - ANS-Protect the
inner vulvular structures.
What are the labia minora? - ANS-Two flat, reddish folds of
tissue that are visible when the labia majora are pulled back.
, What is the frenulum? - ANS-The fold of tissue under the
clitoris.
What is the fourchette? - ANS-A thin flat tissue where the
labia minora meet underneath the vagina at midline.
What is the clitoris? - ANS-A small structure composed of
erectile tissue with numerous sensory nerve endings.
What is the vaginal vestibule? - ANS-An almond-shaped area
enclosed by the labia minora that contains openings to the
urethra, Skene glands, vagina and bartholin glands.
Where is the urethra usually located? - ANS-About 2.5cm
below the clitoris.
What are Skene glands? - ANS-Glands found on both sides
of the urethra that produce mucus to aid in lubrication of the
vagina.
What is the hymen? - ANS-A connective tissue membrane
that surrounds the vaginal opening.