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Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 08:48, 9 September 2008
, 08:48, 9 September 2008→Vestibule
* Lies mostly behind the ischial arch, sloping ventrally to its opening at the vulva.
* Lies mostly behind the ischial arch, sloping ventrally to its opening at the vulva.
* The wall contains vestibular glands.
* The wall contains vestibular glands.
** Secretions from these glands keeps the mucosa of the vestibule moist and facilitates coitus and parturition.
** Secretions from these glands keeps the mucosa of the vestibule moist and facilitates [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|coitus]] and parturition.
** At [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Oestrus_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oestrus]], the odour of these secretions sexually stimulates the male.
** At [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Oestrus_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oestrus]], the odour of these secretions sexually stimulates the male.