Perineum

Related terms

• Vagina
  The canal leading from the vulva to the cervix.
• Anus
  The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body.
• Episiotomy
  A cut made through the vaginal wall and perineum to make more space to deliver the baby.
• First-degree tear
  A small skin-deep tear of the perineum during childbirth which usually heals naturally.