In mammals, the vagina is a muscular and tubular part of the female genital tract, which in humans extends from the vulva to the cervix. source
In mammals, the vagina is a muscular and tubular part of the female genital tract, which in humans extends from the vulva to the cervix.
The outer vaginal opening may be partly covered by a membrane called the hymen. source
The outer vaginal opening may be partly covered by a membrane called the hymen.
At the deep end, the cervix (neck of the uterus) bulges into the vagina. source
At the deep end, the cervix (neck of the uterus) bulges into the vagina.
The vagina allows for sexual intercourse and childbirth, and channels menstrual flow, which occurs periodically as part of the menstrual cycle. source
The vagina allows for sexual intercourse and childbirth, and channels menstrual flow, which occurs periodically as part of the menstrual cycle.
The vagina has been studied in humans more than it has been in other animals. source
The vagina has been studied in humans more than it has been in other animals.
The vagina s location and structure varies among species, and may vary in size within the same species. source
The vagina s location and structure varies among species, and may vary in size within the same species.
Female mammals usually have the opening of the urethra of the urinary system separate to the vaginal opening of the genital tract. source
Female mammals usually have the opening of the urethra of the urinary system separate to the vaginal opening of the genital tract.
The vaginal opening is much larger than the nearby urethral opening, and both are protected by the labia in humans. source
The vaginal opening is much larger than the nearby urethral opening, and both are protected by the labia in humans.
To accommodate smoother penetration of the vagina during sexual intercourse or other sexual activity. source
To accommodate smoother penetration of the vagina during sexual intercourse or other sexual activity.
The vaginal moisture increases during sexual arousal in human females and also in other female mammals. source
The vaginal moisture increases during sexual arousal in human females and also in other female mammals.
This increase in moisture is vaginal lubrication, which reduces friction. source
This increase in moisture is vaginal lubrication, which reduces friction.
The texture of the vaginal walls creates friction for the penis during sexual intercourse and stimulates it toward ejaculation, enabling fertilization. source
The texture of the vaginal walls creates friction for the penis during sexual intercourse and stimulates it toward ejaculation, enabling fertilization.
Other disorders may also affect the human vagina. source
Other disorders may also affect the human vagina.
In common speech, the word vagina is often used to refer to the vulva or to the female genitals in general. source
In common speech, the word vagina is often used to refer to the vulva or to the female genitals in general.
The term vagina is from Latin vāgīnae, literally "sheath" or "scabbard"; the Latinate plural of vagina is vaginae. source
The term vagina is from Latin vāgīnae, literally "sheath" or "scabbard"; the Latinate plural of vagina is vaginae.
The vagina may also be referred to as "the birth canal" in the context of pregnancy and childbirth. source
The vagina may also be referred to as "the birth canal" in the context of pregnancy and childbirth.
Blood is supplied to the vagina via the vaginal arteries, branches of the internal iliac arteries. source
Blood is supplied to the vagina via the vaginal arteries, branches of the internal iliac arteries.
The vagina provides a path for menstrual blood and tissue to leave the body. source
The vagina provides a path for menstrual blood and tissue to leave the body.
