Clitoris Model

Quick Answer: The Clitoris Model is an anatomical teaching model of the complete clitoris, showing that most of the organ lies beneath the skin. It is used in biology, medical, nursing, midwifery and sex-education teaching to explain female reproductive anatomy accurately.

The Full Structure Shown by a Clitoris Model

Only a small part of the clitoris, the glans under its hood, is visible externally. The rest of the organ lies internally: the body extends upward and back from the glans, then divides into two crura that run along the pubic arch, while two vestibular bulbs of erectile tissue lie on either side of the vaginal opening. A three-dimensional model makes this wishbone-like shape clear in a way that a flat diagram rarely does.

Many anatomy texts long showed the clitoris only as the external glans. Detailed dissection and MRI studies published from 1998 onwards by the Australian urologist Helen O’Connell and colleagues described its full extent and its close relationship to the urethra and vaginal wall, and teaching models now reflect that work.

The model also supports teaching on development. The clitoris and penis form from the same embryonic genital tubercle, so the glans and erectile bodies of the two are homologous structures. The listing does not give the model’s scale, material or whether surrounding pelvic structures are included, so check these before ordering.

Specifications

Teaching Uses

• Anatomy lessons on the female external and internal genital organs, alongside a female genital organs model
• Comprehensive sexuality and reproductive health education for older students and adults
• Midwifery and nursing training, including explaining genital injury and repair in plain terms
• Training health workers to recognise and explain female genital mutilation and its consequences
• Embryology lessons comparing homologous male and female structures

Care of the Model

• Wipe the clitoris model with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then dry it; solvents can dull painted surfaces.
• Keep it in a box or drawer between lessons to protect projecting parts such as the crura.
• Store it away from heaters and direct sunlight, which can warp plastics over time.

Why Choose LabEquip

Anatomy departments, nursing and midwifery schools and sexual health educators use a clitoris model to correct gaps left by older textbooks. LabEquip lists it in its biology lab products range; send questions about scale and material through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What parts of the clitoris does the model show?

Models of the complete clitoris show the glans, the body, the two crura that run along the pubic bones and the two vestibular bulbs beside the vaginal opening. Some models also show the hood or the position of the urethra and vagina for orientation.

Why use a 3D model instead of a textbook diagram?

The clitoris is a three-dimensional structure that curves around the urethra and vaginal walls, and much of it lies beneath the surface. Flat diagrams often show only the external glans, so a model gives students a more accurate picture of its size and shape.

How is the clitoris related to the penis?

Both develop from the same embryonic structure, the genital tubercle. The glans of the clitoris corresponds to the glans of the penis, the crura and body correspond to the corpora cavernosa, and the vestibular bulbs correspond to the bulb of the penis.

Who uses a clitoris model in teaching?

Anatomy lecturers, nursing and midwifery tutors, pelvic health physiotherapists and sexual health educators all use it. It also helps health workers explain female genital mutilation, which damages or removes parts of the external clitoris.

Is the model suitable for school biology?

It can be used with older students where the curriculum covers human reproduction, with a teacher who sets the context clearly. Schools should follow their own policies on reproductive health education when deciding on age groups.

How should the model be cleaned after a class?

Wipe it with a cloth dampened in mild soapy water and dry it straight away. Avoid alcohol wipes and harsh solvents on painted areas, and check that small parts are secure before the next session.

Last Updated: September 2026