The penis in the male is homologous to the _____ in the female.

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The clitoris in females is the most homologous structure to the penis in males. Both structures develop from the same embryonic tissue and contain similar nerve endings for sexual pleasure. While the vagina is also part of the female reproductive system, it is not homologous to the penis. The mons pubis is the fatty area over the pubic bone and the hymen is a thin membrane that may partially cover the vaginal opening in some females, neither of which are homologous to the penis.

The Penis in the Male Is Homologous to the _____