External genitalia
External Genitalia
External genitalia (pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɜːrnl dʒɛnɪˈteɪliə/) refers to the sex organs that are visible on the outside of the body. These organs are involved in sexual reproduction and urination.
Etymology
The term "external genitalia" is derived from the Latin words "externus" meaning "outside" and "genitalia" meaning "organs of generation".
Male External Genitalia
The male external genitalia include the Penis and the Scrotum. The penis is used for sexual intercourse and urination, while the scrotum houses the testes, which produce sperm.
Female External Genitalia
The female external genitalia, also known as the Vulva, includes the Mons pubis, Labia majora, Labia minora, Clitoris, Vaginal opening, and Urethral opening. These structures are involved in sexual intercourse, childbirth, and urination.
Related Terms
- Genitalia: The reproductive organs, especially those visible on the outside of the body.
- Sexual reproduction: The process by which organisms produce offspring by combining genetic information from two parent organisms.
- Urination: The release of urine from the body.
- Reproductive system: The bodily system involved in sexual reproduction, including the external and internal genitalia.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on External genitalia
- Wikipedia's article - External genitalia
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