The external region between the vulva and the anus in the female is the:

A) perineum.
B) peritoneum.
C) puerperium.
D) parturition.

Perineum

The region of the body between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx, including the muscles and tissues that support the pelvic organs.

Peritoneum

A membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs, playing a role in fluid balance and defending against infection.

Puerperium

The period immediately following childbirth during which the mother's body, particularly the uterus, returns to its pre-pregnancy state.