Vulva Map Answers
Name that body part: Vulva
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1. Fallopian Tube:
What It Is: Tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus.
Why It's Important: Transports eggs from the ovaries to the uterus; the site where fertilization typically occurs.
2. Fimbriae:
What It Is: Finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes.
Why It's Important: Helps guide the released egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube.
3. Ovary:
What It Is: Female reproductive glands that produce eggs and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
Why It's Important: Essential for reproduction and regulation of the menstrual cycle.
4. Uterus:
What It Is: A hollow, muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus.
Why It's Important: Supports and nourishes a developing fetus during pregnancy.
5. Bladder:
What It Is: A hollow organ that stores urine.
Why It's Important: Allows for the controlled release of urine, helping to maintain urinary health and fluid balance.
6. Pubic Bone:
What It Is: A bone located in the lower front part of the pelvis.
Why It's Important: Provides structural support and protection for pelvic organs.
7. Urethra:
What It Is: A tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
Why It's Important: Essential for the excretion of urine.
8. Glans Clitoris:
What It Is: The sensitive tip of the clitoris.
Why It's Important: Plays a crucial role in sexual arousal and pleasure.
9. Urinary Opening:
What It Is: The external opening of the urethra.
Why It's Important: Allows urine to exit the body.
10. Vaginal Opening and Hymen:
What It Is: The external opening of the vaginal canal, often partially covered by a thin membrane called the hymen.
Why It's Important: The vaginal opening allows for menstruation, sexual intercourse, and childbirth; the hymen's presence varies greatly among individuals.
11. Cervix:
What It Is: The lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
Why It's Important: Allows the passage of menstrual blood from the uterus, directs sperm into the uterus during intercourse, and dilates during childbirth to allow passage of the baby.
12. Rectum:
What It Is: The final section of the large intestine.
Why It's Important: Stores feces before they are expelled from the body.
13. Vaginal Canal:
What It Is: A muscular tube that extends from the cervix to the vaginal opening.
Why It's Important: Facilitates sexual intercourse, provides a passageway for menstrual blood, and serves as the birth canal during childbirth.
14. Perineum:
What It Is: The area of skin and muscle between the vaginal opening and the anus.
Why It's Important: Supports pelvic floor muscles and can be a site of stretching or tearing during childbirth.
15. Anus:
What It Is: The opening at the end of the digestive tract.
Why It's Important: Allows for the excretion of feces from the body.
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