Genitals
Genitals (/'dʒɛnɪtəlz/)
The genitals or genitalia are the sexual organs necessary in the reproductive processes of the human body. The term comes from the Latin genitalis, which itself is derived from genitus, meaning to beget.
Male Genitals
The male genitals consist of both internal and external structures. The external structures include the penis and the scrotum, while the internal structures consist of the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland.
Female Genitals
The female genitals also consist of internal and external structures. The external structures are collectively referred to as the vulva, which includes the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vaginal opening. The internal structures include the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
Etymology
The term "genitals" is derived from the Latin word genitalis, meaning "pertaining to generation or birth". This, in turn, is derived from genitus, the past participle of gignere, meaning "to beget".
Related Terms
- Reproductive system: The overall system of organs involved in reproduction.
- Sexual reproduction: The process by which offspring are produced through the combination of genetic material from two parent organisms.
- Gonads: The primary reproductive organs (i.e., testes in males and ovaries in females).
- Secondary sexual characteristics: Traits that distinguish the two sexes of a species, but that are not directly part of the reproductive system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genitals
- Wikipedia's article - Genitals
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