Fig. [37].—Very unusual form of Hymen.
Fig. [38].—Semilunar Hymen with cicatrized Lacerations in its Border.
Fig. [39].—Deflorated Semilunar Hymen with laterally disposed Symmetrical Lacerations.
Fig. [40].—Deflorated Annular Hymen with several cicatrized Lacerations.
Fig. [41].—A. Septate Hymen in which Defloration has been effected through one of the Apertures. U. Urethra. Cl. Clitoris. H. Cicatrized margin. C. Septum. B. Lateral View of Septum.
In some cases the hymen is exceedingly thin and delicate, so that it is liable to be torn if handled at all roughly; in other cases, on the contrary, it may be very firm, thick, and fleshy, interlaced with strands of connective tissue and muscle, so that it forms a veritable cuirass for the protection of physical virginity.