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continuous with the posterior sphincter, and which in front become 

 thickened to form an anterior sphincter. Opening on to the floor of 

 the cavity, about 4 inches within the lips, is the urethra or urinary 

 passage (fig. 229, H). This orifice is covered by an ample fold of mucous 



Fig. 229. Female Organs of Generation 



A, Left Horn of Uterus. B, Fallopian Tube, c, Fimbriated extremity of the same. D, Ovary. 

 K, Broad Ligament. F, Os Uteri. G, Vagina. H, Opening into Bladder. I, Vulva. J, Clitoris. 



membrane having its free edge directed backwards; above it is the large 

 orifice leading to the vagina, encircled at its margin by the rudiment of the 

 hymen, a membranous fold often hardly noticeable. When present in a state 

 of full development it is ruptured at the first service, and its remains are 

 then known as the "carunculse myrtiformes". The vagina extends forwards 

 from the hymen to the uterus, and is about 9 inches in length. Project- 



