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Labia majora. — The labia majora (" greater lips ") are two 

 longitudinal folds of skin containing adipose and connective tissue. 

 They are continuous with the mons Veneris in front, and extend to 

 within an inch (25 mm.) of the anus behind. 



Labia minora. — The labia minora ("smaller lips") are two 

 longitudinal folds of modified epithelium situated between the 



MONS VENERIS 



Fro. 208. — Vulva of a Virgin. The labia have been widely separated. Foss. 

 Nav., fossa navicularis ; Int. Vag., introitus vaginae ; Lab. Miu., labium minus; 

 Vestib., vestibule. (Gerrish.) 



labia majora. They are joined anteriorly in the hood or prepuce 

 of the clitoris, and extend downward and backward for about one 

 and one-half inches (38 mm.). 



The clitoris. — The clitoris is a small body situated at the apex 

 of the triangle formed by the junction of the labia minora. It 

 contains many vessels and nerves and is almost completely covered 

 by the hood or prepuce. 



