Vulva
Updates to Article Attributes
Body
was changed:
The vulva is the collective term given to the female external genitalia.
The vulva consists of the:
- mons pubis
- labia majora
- labia minora
- clitoris
- vestibular bulbs
- vestibule of the vulva
- urinary meatus
-
vaginal opening
- hymen
- Bartholin glands
- Skene glands
Radiographic features
Individual component structures of the vulva can be difficult to distinguish on cross-sectional imaging, especially on CT where soft tissue contrast is poor. Fortunately the location of the vulva means that physical examination is generally sufficient. Ultrasound is often the best modality to use when imaging is required.
History and etymology
Vulva is Latin for wrapping or covering.
-<p>The <strong>vulva</strong> is the collective term given to the female external genitalia.</p><p>The vulva consists of:</p><ul>- +<p>The <strong>vulva</strong> is the collective term given to the female external genitalia.</p><p>The vulva consists of the:</p><ul>
-<li> </li>-</ul><h4>History and etymology</h4><p>Vulva is Latin for wrapping or covering.</p>- +<li>urinary meatus</li>
- +<li>vaginal opening<ul><li>hymen</li></ul>
- +</li>
- +<li>Bartholin glands</li>
- +<li><a href="/articles/skene-glands">Skene glands</a></li>
- +</ul><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p>Individual component structures of the vulva can be difficult to distinguish on cross-sectional imaging, especially on CT where soft tissue contrast is poor. Fortunately the location of the vulva means that physical examination is generally sufficient. Ultrasound is often the best modality to use when imaging is required.</p><ul></ul><h4>History and etymology</h4><p>Vulva is Latin for wrapping or covering.</p>
References changed:
- 1. Gray, H. Anatomy of the Human Body. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1918; Bartleby.com, 2000. www.bartleby.com/107/.
- 1. Gray, H. Anatomy of the Human Body. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1918; Bartleby.com, 2000. www.bartleby.com/107/.
- 1.
Sections changed:
- Anatomy
Systems changed:
- Gynaecology
- Urogenital