Broader Terms
female reproductive system
Facts
- The vagina is the opening that is located directly below the urethral opening (where you pee from).
- The vagina is a female organ that connects the uterus and cervix to the outside of the body.
- The vagina is a a muscular canal lined with ridges mucous membranes.
- Vaginal walls are always contact with each other, touching unless something is inserted between them, like a penis or speculum (pap smear tool).
- Bartholin glands, situated on both sides of the vaginal opening, produce secretion to aid in vaginal lubrication upon arousal.
- Vagina is also known as the birth canal.
- Vagina is an internal female reproductive organ where sperm are deposited and where menstrual blood leaves the body.