The<unk>  (also called maidenhead) is a fold of mucous membrane which surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening. Its name comes from the ancient greek for<unk> aeus," which means "vaginal-flap." It was also the name for the Greek god of marriage, later also the Greek god of membranes;<unk> aios." A slang term is "cherry", as in "popping one's cherry" (losing one's virginity). It forms part of the vulva, or external genitalia. The most common formation of the<unk>  is crescentic or crescent-shaped, although several other formations are possible. After a woman gives birth she may be left with remnants of the<unk>  called carunculae myrtiformes or the<unk>  may be completely absent.
The<unk>  has no known anatomical function. In societies which value chastity, the greatest significance of the<unk>  is a traditional belief that an intact<unk>  indicates a state of intact virginity. However, it is not possible to confirm that a woman or post-pubescent girl is not a virgin by examining the<unk> . A physician routinely checks the appearance of the<unk>  of baby girls at birth, and again during all future pelvic examinations. In cases of suspected rape or sexual abuse, a detailed examination of the<unk>  may be carried out; however, the condition of the<unk>  alone is often inconclusive or open to misinterpretation, especially if the patient has reached puberty.
Hymen
Duct 
Callus
Papaveretum
Clitoris
Reposal
Gumma 
Orbit 