Female reproductive system Organs of the human female reproductive system. (more) labia majora anatomy Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/labia-majora Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written and fact-checked by Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Oct. 23, 2025 •History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot labia majora, in the female reproductive system, the outer folds of skin that form part of the external genitalia, collectively known as the vulva. The labia majora are homologous to the male scrotum, meaning they arise from the same embryonic tissues and serve comparable protective functions. The folds of skin that comprise the labia majora extend downward and in a posterior direction from the mons pubis to merge with the skin of the perineum. The outer...

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