labium majus + labium minus Flashcards
what is the labia majora
two longitudinal cutaneous folds bordering the pudendal cleft
what is seen on the external surface of the labia majora
- pigmented skin
- hair follicles (with sebaceous glands)
what occurs on the internal side
smaller hair follicles with sebaceous glands
what is the subepithelial connective tissue rich in?
- lymphocytes
- plasma cells
what is characteristic about the subcutaneous layer?
vascular loose connective tissue containing apocrine glands and abundant adipose tissue
what is present in the anterior end portion of the labium majus?
radiating bundles of the uterine round ligament
where is smooth muscle cells present?
among the collagen fiber bundles of the round ligament
what is the labia minora? and what are they devoid of?
- two small cutaneous folds flanking the vaginal orifice
- and are devoid of fat
what does not occur in the labia minora?
hair follicles and sebaceous glands do not occur
covering of the labia minora?
slightly keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
what is in the stratum basale and spinosum layers of the labia minora?
melanin pigment
what is in the connective tissue core?
- blood vessels
- peripheral nerves
- elastic fibers
