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Redundant Hymen: *Abundant hymenal tissue which tends to fold back upon itself or
protrude. A common finding in females whose hymenal membranes are
under the influence of estrogen (both infants and adolescents).
Rolled Edges *The edge (border) of the hymen which tends to roll inward or outward
(of the hymen): upon itself. May unfold through the use of knee-chest position,
application of water, through manipulation with a moistened Q-tip or
other techniques.
Septal Remnant: *Small appendage attached to the edge of the hymen. Commonly
(on the hymen) located in the midline on the posterior rim.
Septated Hymen: *Hymen with band(s) of tissue that bisects the orifice creating two or
more openings.
Transection: *Tear or laceration through the entire width of the hymenal membrane.
(of the hymen) In complete transection, the tear extends to (or through) its attachment to
the vaginal wall. In a partial transection, the tear does not extend to its
attachment to the vaginal wall.
Vagina: *The uterovaginal (genital) canal in the female. This internal structure
extends from the uterine cervix to the inner aspect of the hymen.
Vaginal Introitus: *The pubovaginalis muscle which forms the entrance to the vagina.
Frequently used synonymously with hymenal orifice.
Vestibule (vaginal): *An anatomical cavity containing the openings of the vagina, the
urethra, and the ducts of Bartholin’s glands. Bordered by the clitoris
anteriorly, the labia on the sides and the posterior commissure
(fourchette) posteriorly (inferiorly). The vestibule encompasses the
fossa navicularis immediately posterior (inferior) to the vaginal introitus.
Virgin or Virgin State *The use of this term is to be discouraged due to its non-specificity.
Vulva: *The external genitalia or pudendum of the female. Includes the mons
pubis, clitoris, labia majora, labia minora, vaginal vestibule, urethral
orifice, vaginal orifice, hymen, and posterior fourchette (or
commissure).