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The gubernaculum is a fibrous structure that guides and tethers the descent of the gonads. In males, it helps position the testicles into the scrotum. In females, it assists in the descent of the ovaries and contributes to the formation of the labia majora. The labia majora however, develops from the labioscrotal swellings
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Gubernaculum
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The urethra is derived from the ureteric bud.
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Ureteric bud
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The labia majora is labelled. It develops from the labioscrotal swellings during embryonic development. These swellings form the outer folds of the vulva, providing protection for the vaginal and urethral openings, and are homologous to the scrotum in males.
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Labioscrotal swellings
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The vestibule, Bartholin's glands and clitoris are derived from the genital tubercle.
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Genital tubercle
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The labia **minora** is derived from the urethral folds whilst the labia **majora** is derived from the labioscrotal swellings.
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Urethral folds
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Pelvic anatomy
What is the embryological origin of the anatomical structure marked by the arrow?
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