Vagina | |
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Details | |
Precursor | urogenital sinus and paramesonephric ducts |
Artery | superior part to uterine artery, middle and inferior parts to vaginal artery |
Vein | uterovaginal venous plexus, vaginal vein |
Nerve |
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Lymph | upper part to internal iliac lymph nodes, lower part to superficial inguinal lymph nodes |
Identifiers | |
Latin | Vagina |
MeSH | D014621 |
TA | A09.1.04.001 |
FMA | 19949 |
Anatomical terminology |
The vagina is a part of the female body. It is between the perineum and the urethra. The vaginal opening is much larger than the urethral opening. It is a tube leading from the uterus to the outside of the body. Menstrual fluid (red, blood-filled liquid lost during menstruation) leaves the body through the vagina. During sexual intercourse, the penis is put into the vagina. During birth, the vagina opens to let the baby come out from the uterus. The vagina is reddish-pink in color, though colors may vary.