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Innerbody Anatomy Explorer. There are 12 major anatomy systems: Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Endocrine, Nervous, Respiratory, Immune/Lymphatic, Urinary, Female Reproductive, Male Reproductive, Integumentary. Select a system below to get started.
- Muscular
Skeletal muscle is the only voluntary muscle tissue in the...
- Skeletal
Bones act as the body's warehouse for calcium, iron, and...
- Digestive
The body also uses saliva to lubricate food as it passes...
- Nervous
Neurons look quite different from other cells in the body...
- Respiratory
The cells of the human body require a constant stream of...
- Cardiovascular
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood...
- Male Reproductive System
These reproductive organs also work together to deliver...
- Female Reproductive System
The milk passes through milk ducts on its way to the nipple,...
- Muscular
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- Overview
- External anatomy
- Internal anatomy
- Breasts
- Summary
Female anatomy includes the external genitals, or the vulva, and the internal reproductive organs, which include the ovaries and the uterus.
One major difference between males and females is their reproductive organs. Anatomy specific to females generally relates to sexual function, reproduction, and hormone control.
Males and females have physically different sexual anatomy, but all sex organs come from the same bundle of cells during fetal development. A baby’s biological sex is determined at the moment the father’s sperm meets the mother’s egg.
This article will look in detail at the structure and function of the female internal and external organs.
Below is a 3D model of female anatomy, which is fully interactive.
Explore the model using your mouse pad or touchscreen to understand more about female anatomy.
Mons pubis
The mons pubis, or public mound, is the fleshy area on the pelvic bone where females typically grow pubic hair.
Vulva
The vulva refers to the external parts of a female’s genitals. It consists of several parts, including the labia majora, the labia minora, and the glans clitoris. The list below provides more detail on these parts: •Labia majora. These are the fleshy outer lips on either side of the vaginal opening. The word “labia” is Latin for “lips.” These outer lips usually grow pubic hair. •Labia minora. These are the inner lips. They sit inside the outer lips but can be varying sizes. In some females, for example, the inner lips extend beyond the outer lips. •Clitoris. The glans clitoris sits at the top of the vulva, located where the inner lips meet. It is usually around the size of a pea, though size varies from person to person. Only the tip of the clitoris is visible, but it has two shafts that extend into the body by as much as 5 inches. The clitoris contains many nerve endings that are very sensitive, especially during sexual stimulation. •Clitoral hood. The clitoral hood is the fold of skin that surrounds the head of the clitoris. It protects the clitoris from friction. •Urethral opening. The opening to the urethra sits above the vaginal opening. The urethra connects to the bladder, and the opening is where urine exits the body.
Vagina
As mentioned above, the vagina is the canal that connects the vulva with the uterus. The opening to the vagina is part of the vulva. The vagina can vary in size, but the average length is about 2.5 to 3 inches. That said, it expands in length during arousal. It also contains special structures called Bartholin’s glands. These are two “pea-sized” glands that sit on either side of the vaginal opening. These glands are responsible for secreting lubrication to keep the vaginal tissues from becoming too dry.
Cervix
The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus. It is a cylinder-shaped area of tissue that separates the vagina from the rest of the uterus. During birth, the cervix dilates to allow the baby to move through the vagina.
Uterus
The uterus is located in the middle of the pelvic cavity. This muscular sac will house the fetus during pregnancy. During a female’s monthly menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus thickens with blood in preparation for the release of an egg from one of the ovaries. This is to prepare a nourishing environment for a fetus if pregnancy occurs. If pregnancy does not occur, the uterine lining sheds. This is called the menstrual period. It occurs every around 28 days, though cycle length varies between females. The upper portion of the uterus is connected to the ovaries by the fallopian tubes.
Many people consider breasts “accessory organs” to the female reproductive system, as they are responsible for supplying milk to an infant after childbirth.
The major external components of the breasts include the:
•Nipple. The nipple is the rounded area where milk drains to feed a baby. They have many nerve endings that can make them an area of sexual stimulation. Nipples do not always protrude. Some females have flat or inverted nipples.
•Areola. The areola is the pigmented area that surrounds the nipple. It is circular and varies in size from person to person. It contains small glands, called Montgomery glands, that secrete lubrication to keep the nipple from drying out, especially when nursing.
•Breast tissue. The breast is the area of skin on the chest that is composed of fat, muscle, and ligament tissue, as well as an intricate network of blood vessels and glands. These areas are specialized for breastfeeding. Breast tissue size varies greatly from person to person, often due to a combination of individual genetics and body mass.
Internally, the breasts are primarily composed of fat. The amount of fat can determine breast size. However, breast size has no bearing on the amount of milk someone is able to produce.
The female body contains many organs that work together to achieve a variety of functions.
The shape and size of many of these organs naturally vary from person to person. However, if a female is concerned that any part of their anatomy might not be “normal,” they can talk to their doctor.
With this comprehensive list, you can deepen your and your kids’ knowledge of body parts names and enhance communication in both English and Hindi. In the subsequent sections, we will provide visual guides, including images of human body parts with names, and further resources to aid in learning human anatomy effectively.
Sep 8, 2024 · Human body diagrams. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Male shadow/silhouette template. The Wikimedia Human body diagrams is a collection of images whose main purpose is to provide a way of explaining medical conditions and other phenomena.
Below, you’ll find an extensive list of body parts in English with pictures and example sentences. Knowing the names of body parts will help English language learners communicate confidently in many areas of life.
