Which of the following lists the structures that constitute the female external genitalia (vulva)?

• A. External genitalia are: ovaries and uterus
• B. The external genitalia consist of the bladder and urethra
• C. Vulva includes mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, glans clitoris, urinary meatus, vaginal orifice, greater vestibular glands
• D. External genitalia include the uterus and cervix

Answer: (C)

The structures that make up the female external genitalia, or vulva, are the parts you can see on the outside: the mons pubis, labia majora and labia minora, the glans clitoris, the urinary meatus (external opening of the urethra), the vaginal orifice, and the greater vestibular glands. These components form the outer region around the openings of the urinary and birth passages, providing protection and sensation.

Internal organs like the ovaries and uterus are located inside the pelvic cavity and are not part of the vulva. The bladder is also internal, and while the external urethral opening is part of the vulva, the bladder itself is not. The uterus and cervix are internal reproductive structures as well.