Vulopening

Vulopening is a nonstandard term that some people use to refer to the external opening(s) of the female external genitalia. It is not widely used in medical literature. In clinical anatomy, the external genital region is the vulva, which includes the labia majora and minora, the clitoris, and the vestibule. The vestibule is the part of the vulva that contains the openings to the urethra and the vagina, as well as the openings of the Bartholin's glands. The vaginal opening, also called the introitus, lies within the vestibule and leads to the vagina. The urethral meatus is located anterior to the vaginal opening and serves the urinary tract.

Because "vulopening" is not an established term, authors generally prefer specific terms such as vaginal opening, introitus, or vestibule, to avoid ambiguity. The term may be encountered in informal writing or as a shorthand in certain contexts, but it should be clarified when used.

Clinical relevance: examination of the vulvar region may assess symmetry, tissue integrity, signs of infection, inflammation, trauma, or congenital variations. Conditions affecting the external opening area include vulvar dermatitis, lacerations, fissures, or hymenal remnants.

See also: Vulva, Vaginal opening, Introitus, Vestibule, Hymen, Bartholin's glands.