The labia majora and minora are ____ to the urethral and vaginal orifices.
A)medial
B)lateral
C)proximal
D)distal

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The labia majora and minora are located on the sides of the vaginal and urethral openings, which puts them in a lateral position. Medial would mean they are located closer to the midline of the body; proximal would mean they are closer to the origin of the structure (in this case, the body); and distal would mean they are farther away from the origin. None of these options accurately describe the position of the labia majora and minora relative to the vaginal and urethral orifices.

The Labia Majora and Minora Are ____ to the Urethral