Chapter 4: Sexual anatomy

Question 1

Vulva

Answer 1

The collective term for the external genitals of the female.

Question 2

Clitoris

Answer 2

A highly sensitive sexual organ; the glans is in front of the vaginal entrance, and the rest of the clitoris extend deeper into the body.

Question 3

Mons pubis

Answer 3

The fatty pad of tissue under the pubic hair.

Question 4

Outer lips

Answer 4

Rounded pads of fatty tissue lying on either side of the vaginal entrance.

Question 5

Inner lips

Answer 5

Thin folds of skin lying on either side of the vaginal entrance.

Question 6

Bartholin glands

Answer 6

Two tiny glands located on either side of the vaginal entrance. Its function is to make the pussy juice.

Question 7

Perineum

Answer 7

The skin between the vaginal entrance and the anus.

Question 8

Introitus

Answer 8

The vaginal entrance.

Question 9

Uretha

Answer 9

The tube through which urine passes from the bladder out of the body.

Question 10

Hymen

Answer 10

A thin membrane that may partially cover the vaginal entrance.

Question 11

Vagina

Answer 11

The tube-shaped organ in the female into which the penis is inserted during coitus and through which a baby passes during birth.

Question 12

Pubococcygeus muscle

Answer 12

A muscle around the vaginal entrance.

Question 13

Vestibular bulbs

Answer 13

Erectile tissue running under the inner lips.

Question 14

Skene’s gland

Answer 14

Female prostate located on the front wall of the vagina.

Question 15

Uterus

Answer 15

The organ in which the fetus develops.

Question 16

Cervix

Answer 16

The lower part of the uterus, which opens to the vagina.

Question 17

Fallopian tubes

Answer 17

The tubes extending from the uterus to the ovary; also called the oviducts.

Question 18

Ovaries

Answer 18

Two organs on either side of the uterus that produce eggs and sex hormones.

Question 19

Penis

Answer 19

The male external sexual organ, which functions both in sexual activity and in urination.

Question 20

Corpora cavernosa

Answer 20

Two spongy bodies running the length of the top of the penis.

Question 21

Corpus spongiosum

Answer 21

A spongy body running the length of the underside of the penis.

Question 22

Foreskin

Answer 22

A layer of skin covering the glans or tip of the penis in an uncircumcised male; also called the prepuce.

Question 23

Circumcision

Answer 23

Surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.

Question 24

Supercision (superincision)

Answer 24

A form of male genital cutting in which a slit is made in the length of the foreskin on top.

Question 25

Subincision

Answer 25

A from of male genital cutting in which a slit is made on the lower side of the penis along its entire length.

Question 26

Scrotum

Answer 26

The pouch of skin than contains the testes in the male.

Question 27

Testes

Answer 27

The pair of glands in the scrotum that manufacture sperm and sex hormones.

Question 28

Seminiferous tubules

Answer 28

Tubes in the testes that manufacture sperm.

Question 29

Interstitial cells

Answer 29

Cells in the testes that manufacture testosterone.

Question 30

Sperm

Answer 30

The mature male reproductive cell, capable of fertilizing an egg.

Question 31

Epididymis

Answer 31

A highly coiled tube located on the edge of the testis, where sperm mature.

Question 32

Vas deferens

Answer 32

The tube through which sperm pass on their way from the testes and epididymis, out of the scrotum, and to the urethra.

Question 33

Seminal vesicles

Answer 33

Saclike structures that lie above the prostate and produce about 60% of the seminal fluid.

Question 34

Prostate

Answer 34

The gland in the male, located below the bladder that secretes some of the fluid in the semen.

Question 35

Cowper’s glands

Answer 35

Glands that secrete a clear alkaline fluid into the male’s urethra.

Question 36

Lumpectomy

Answer 36

A surgical treatment for breast cancer in which only the lump and a small bit of surrounding tissue are removed.

Question 37

Radical mastectomy

Answer 37

A surgical treatment for breast cancer in which the entire breast, as well as underlying muscles and lymph nodes, is removed.

Question 38

Hysterectomy

Answer 38

Surgical removal of the uterus.