Human Anatomy
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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Chapter 25, Problem 1RQ
Which of the following statements about the female vestibule is correct? (a) The vaginal orifice is the most anterior of the two orifices in the vestibule. (b) The urethra is between the vaginal orifice and the anus. (c) The anus is between the vaginal orifice and. the urethra. (d) The urethral orifice is anterior to the vaginal orifice.
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