Dick exam Flashcards
What does the male genitalia consist of?
Penis, testicles, epididymides, scrotum, prostate gland and seminal vesicles
The corpus spongiosum expands at its distal end to form what?
Glans penis
What covers the glans penis at birth?
Foreskin
Spermatogenesis requires a temperature lower than?
37C
What do testicles produce?
Spermatozoa, testosterone
What does the epididymis provide for the sperm?
Storage, maturation and transmission of sperm
What does the vas deferens span and what does it form?
Tail of the epididymis to the seminal vesicle
Forms the ejaculatory duct
How much blood is required for the 2 corpora cavernosa to become engorged?
20-50ml
When does differentiation of genitalia occur during gestation?
12 weeks
When do the testes descend into the scrotum during gestation?
3rd trimester
How do you position a patient from male genitalia exam?
Standing (preferred) or laying
If foreskin is present on exam, what may be seen over the glans penis?
Smegma
What structures should you palpate during male genitalia PE?
Testes, epididymis and vas deferens
Prostate gland and seminal vesicles
What are the parts of the male genitalia PE?
Inspection, palpation and transillumination