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Clitoral glans
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The clitoral glans (glans clitoridis) is an external portion of the clitoris.
It is covered by the clitoral hood, which is also external and attached to the labia minora. It is attached to the frenulum clitoridis, which is also attached to the labia minora.
The clitoral glans is attached to the clitoral body, which is internal.
Additional images
Additional images
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Outer anatomy of clitoris. -
Stages in the development of the external sexual organs in the male and female.
