Orifice
A body opening is a functional opening in the body of a living being .
The body surface of living beings is usually broken through several times.
Orifices in humans :
- Mouth (os)
- Nostrils (nares)
- Auditory canals (meatus acousticus externus)
- Anus ( anus )
- Urethral opening (Orificium urethrae externum)
- Vagina ( female only )
- Skin pores
Deviations due to malformations , amputations or artificially created body openings are excluded.
In criminal procedure law , orifices in the physical examination of suspects and witnesses are in accordance with § 81 a ff. StPO relevant.
