Anterior commissure of labia

Anterior commissure of labia

Infobox Anatomy
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Latin = commissura labiorum anterior
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Caption = External genital organs of female. The labia minora have been drawn apart.



Caption2 = Labial commissure of labia minora (inner labia) labeled as 10
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Precursor = labioscrotal folds
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Labial commissures are junctions of the labia majora and labia minora, with one pair for the labia majora and one pair for the labia minora. The anterior commisure of the labia majora is below the mons veneris. In the pictures, it is the upper commisure.

See also

* Commissure


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