Bartholin's gland [SEP] named after
. The ducts are paired and they open on the surface of the vulva.
History.
Bartholin's glands were first described in the 17th century by the Danish anatomist Caspar Bartholin the Younger (1655–1738). Some sources mistakenly ascribe their discovery to his grandfather, theologian and anatomist Caspar Bartholin the Elder (1585–1629).
Function.
Bartholin's glands secrete mucus to provide vaginal lubrication during sexual arousal. The fluid may slightly moisten the labial opening of the vagina, serving to make contact with this sensitive area more
Bulbourethral gland
The bulbourethral gland or Cowper's gland (named for English anatomist William Cowper) is one of two small exocrine glands in the reproductive system of many male mammals (of all domesticated animals, they are absent only in dogs). They are homologous to Bartholin's glands in females. The bulbouretheral glands are responsible for producing pre-ejaculate, a fluid secreted during sexual arousal neutralizing the acidity of the urethra in preparation for the passage of sperm cells.
Location.
Bulbourethral glands are located posterior and lateral