Female and Male Genitalia

• Vulva or Pudendum

  Extends from the mons pubis to the anal opening
• Mons Pubis


  -Fat pad located over the symphysis pubis -In normal adult, it’s covered with pubic hair in trangular pattern-Function: absorb force and protect symphysis pubis during coitus
• Labia Majora

  • Two folds of skin that extend posteriorly and inferiorly from the mons pubis to the perineum
  • The outer surface is covered with pubic hair in the adult- The inner surface is pink, smooth, and mois
• Dyspareunia


  difficult or painful intercourse
• Anteverted


  most typical position of the uterus. The cervix is pointed posteriorly, and the body of the uterus is at the level of the pubis
• Midposition


  is a normal variation. The cervix is pointed slightly more anteriorly (compared with the anteverted position), and the body of the uterus is position more posteriorly than the anteverted position, midway between the bladder and the rectum
• Anteflexed


  is a normal variation that consists of the uterine body flexed anteriorly in relation to the cervix
• Retroverted


  the cervix and the body of the uterus is tilting backwards
• Retroflexed


  the uterine body is flexed posteriorly in relation to the cervix
• Syphilitic Chancre


  A silvery white papules that becomes superficial red ulcers
• Genital Warts


  Caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV); a moist, fleshy lesions in the labia and within the vestibule
• Genital Herpes Simplex


  Many small painful ulcers with erythematous base
• Cystocele

  • Bulging in the anterior vaginal wall caused by the thickening of the pelvic musculature
  • As a result, the bladder, covered by the vaginal mucosa, prolapse into the vagina
• Rectocele

  • Bulging in the posterior vaginal wall caused by the weakening of the pelvic musculature
  • Part of the rectum protrudes into the vagina
• Uterine Prolapse


  The uterus protrudes into the vagina
• Endometriosis

  • Growths of endometrial tissues may be felt as firm nodular masses
  • Pelvic pain and irregular bleeding are common
• Salpingitis


  infection of the fallopian tube
• Salpingo Oophoritis


  infection of the fallopian tube and ovary
• Chandelier Sign


  extremely tender & painful bilateral adnexal masses.
• Penis


  The male reproductive organ. Role in both reproduction and urination
• Scrotum


  Thin-walled sac that is suspended below the pubic bone, posterior to the penis.
• Testes


  Pair of oval-shaped organs, similar to the ovaries in the woman. Produce spermatozoa & the male hormone testosterone
• Spermatic Cord

  Suspends the testes. Contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, & the vas deferens - which transfers sperm from the testes
• Tunica Vaginalis


  Serous membrane covering the testes & separates it from the scrotal wall. It protects the testes from injury
• Epididymis


  A comma-shaped, coiled, tubular structure that curves up over the upper & posterior surface of the testes. Where sperms mature
• Inguinal Area or Groin


  This is where hernia commonly occurs
• Hernia


  Protrusion of loops of bowel through wea area of the musculature
• Lesions


  May be a sign of STI or cance
• Herpes progenitalis


  clusters of pimple-like clear vesicles that enlarge and become ulcers
• Cancer of the Glans Penis

  appears as hardened nodule or ulcer on the glands
• Phimosis


  The foreskin cannot be retracted over the penis tip
• Paraphimosis


  A foreskin that is left in a retracted position leads to venous congestion & edema of the foreskin
• Hypospadias


  Urethral meatus is located underneath the glans
• Epispadias


  Urethral meatus is located on the top of the glans
• Hydrocele


  Collection of serous fluid in the scrotum
• Cryptorchidism


  Failure of one or both testicles to descend into scrotum
• Orchitis


  Inflammation of the testis
• Torsion of Spermatic Cord


  A very painful condition caused by the twisting of spermatic cord
• Varicocele


  Abnormal dilation of veins in the spermatic cord
• Spermatocele


  Sperm-filled cystic mass located on the epididymis