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Let’s Get the Terminology Right: Vulva vs. Vagina
One of the most common misconceptions is the interchangeable use of “vagina” to describe the entire genital area. In truth:
The vulva is the external part of the genitals. This includes the labia (inner and outer), clitoris, urethral opening, and the entrance to the vagina. StudyAnatomy
The vagina is the internal muscular canal that connects the vulva to the cervix.
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