clitoris

Introduction

A cylindric, erectile body in the female. It rarely exceeds 2 cm in size. It is situated at the anterior most part of the vulva & projects between the lamina of the labia minora. It is the female homolog of the penis, but is not perforated by the urethra or possess a corpus spongiosum.

More general terms

• urogenital system structure

Additional terms

• labia minora (small pudendal lip)

Component of

• vulva

Components

• dorsal artery of clitoris
• deep artery of clitoris