The external genital organs of female are located external to the vagina. They have collective name, ‘vulva’ or pudendum. 

Following are the parts of vulva.

(1) Labia majora : Labia majora are homologous to scrotum of males. They are two large folds which form the boundary of the vulva. They are composed of skin, fibrous tissue and fat. These Eire prominent and longitudinal folds on right and left sides of the vestibule.

(2) Labia minora : Smaller and thinner lip-like folds located just medially are labia minora. Posteriorly the labia minora are fused together to form the fourchette. 

(3) Mons veneris : Mons veneris is fleshy elevation above the labia majora. (4) Clitoris : It is present at the anterior end of the labia minora. It shows the presence of erectile tissues.

(5) Vestibule : Vestibule is a median vertical depression of vulva enclosing vagina and urethral opening. 

(6) Hymen : Hymen is a thin layer of mucous membrane which partially occludes the opening of the vagina.

(7) Vestibular glands: 

1. Vestibular glands or Bartholin’s glands are homologous to the Cowper’s glands of the male. 

2. These are paired glands situated on either side of the vaginal opening, secreting lubricating fluid.