Vagina - Wikipedia In mammals and other animals, the vagina (pl : vaginas or vaginae) [1] is the elastic, muscular reproductive organ of the female genital tract In humans, it extends from the vulval vestibule to the cervix (neck of the uterus) The vaginal introitus is normally partly covered by a thin layer of mucosal tissue called the hymen
Vagina: Anatomy, Function, Conditions Care - Cleveland Clinic You can think of your vagina as having three main parts: The top (connected to your cervix) The inside (walls) The bottom (vaginal opening) The top of your vagina Your vagina extends from your cervix, a neck-like piece of tissue that connects your vagina to your uterus
The Vagina - Structure - Function - Histology - TeachMeAnatomy The vagina is an organ of the female reproductive tract It is a distensible muscular tube which extends posterosuperiorly from the external vaginal orifice to the cervix It has several roles within the female reproductive system: Sexual intercourse – receives the penis and ejaculate, assisting in its transport to the uterus
Vagina: Whats typical, whats not - Mayo Clinic The vagina is a muscular canal that extends from the vulva to the neck of the uterus (cervix) The vagina is where the lining of the uterus is shed during menstruation, where penetration can occur during sex and where a baby descends during childbirth
The Vagina: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody The vagina is an elastic, muscular tube connecting the cervix of the uterus to the vulva and exterior of the body The vagina is located in the pelvic body cavity posterior to the urinary bladder and anterior to the rectum