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Male Genitalia Flashcards

1
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The shaft of the penis is composed of three cylindrical masses of vascular erectile tissue that are bound together by fibrous tissue

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two corpora cavernosa on the dorsal side and the corpus spongiosum on the ventral side.

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2
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extends distally to form the acorn-shaped glans.

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corpus spongiosum

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3
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Center of corpus spongiosum

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urethra

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4
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Fold of foreskin that extends ventrally from the urethral meatus

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frenulum

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5
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Thin-walled sac that is suspended below the pubic bone,posterior to the penis.

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Scrotum

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6
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the muscle contracts when too cold, raising the scrotum and testes upward toward the body for warmth.

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cremasteric reflex

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7
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Testes are pair of

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ovoid-shaped organs

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8
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Each testis is covered by a serous membrane.

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Tunica vaginalis

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9
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Function of testes

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produce spermatozoa and male sex hormone testosterone.

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10
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The testes are suspended in the scrotum by a

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spermatic cord

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11
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protrusion of loops of bowel theough weak areas of the musculature.

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Hernia

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12
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is contained between the anterior superioriliac spine laterally and the symphysis pubis medially.

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The inguinal area

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13
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Running diagonally between these two landmarks, just above and parallel with the inguinal ligament, is the

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inguinal canal

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14
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another potential spot for hernia.

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Femoral canal

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15
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final segment of the digestive system.

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Anal canal

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16
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Anorectal junction or

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pectinate line,mucocutaneous junction, or dentate line.

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17
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can distinguish from the perianal skin by its hairless, moist appearance.

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Anal opening(or anal verge)

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18
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composed of skeletal muscle and is under voluntary control.

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External sphincter

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19
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composed of smooth muscle and is under involuntary control by the autonomic nervous system.

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Internal sphincter

20
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Anal canal proceeds upward toward the umbilicus. Just above the internal sphincter, the dividing point of the anal canal rectum.

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Anorectal Junction

21
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rectum is lined with folds of mucosa

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Columns of morgagni

22
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The folds contain a network of arteries, veins, and visceral nerves. Between the columns are recessed areas known as .

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crypts

23
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lowest portion of the large intestine and is approximately 12cm long, extending from the end of sigmoid column to the anorectal junction.

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Rectum

24
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The inside of the rectum contains 3 inward foldings called the _____. The lowest valve may be felt on client’s _____

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valve of Houston, left side.

25
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lines the upper two thirds of the anterior rectum and dips down enough so that it may be palpated where it forms the rectovesical pouch in men and the rectouterine pouch in women.

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The peritoneum

26
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enlargement of the prostate gland, has become increasingly common in men over age 40.

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Prostatic hyperplasia,

27
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Located on either side of and above the prostate gland. These are rabbit-ear-shaped structures that produce the ejaculate that nourishes and protects sperms. They are not normally palpable.

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Seminal Vesicles

28
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are mucus-producing, pea-sized organs located posterior 10 the prostate gland. These glands surround and empty into the urethra. They are not normally palpable either.

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The Couper (or bulbourethral) glands

29
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Perineal itching is seen with

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crab lice(pediculosis pubis)

30
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blood in urine

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Hematuria

31
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sexual desire

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Libido

32
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Pain with ejaculation may indicate .

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epididymitis

33
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-fats in stool.

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Steatorrhea

34
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Acute HIV infection-

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2-4 weeks

35
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If an examination of the upper rectum and sigmoid colon is necessary, a _______ should be performed.

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sigmoidoscopy

36
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Equipment assessing male genitalia

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• Stool
• Gown
• Disposable nonlatex gloves
• Flashlight (for possible transillumination)
• Stethoscope (for possible auscultation)
• Water-soluble lubricant
• Specimen card

37
Q

Lice or nit (eggs) infestation at the base of the
penis of pubic hair is known as .

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pediculosis pubis or crabs

38
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A tight foreskin that cannot be retracted is called .

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phimosis

39
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A foreskin that, once retracted, cannot be returned to cover the glans is called .

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paraphimosis

40
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is displacement of the urinary meatus to the ventral surface of the penis.

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Hypospadias

41
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is displacement of the urinary meatus to the dorsal surface of the penis.

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Epispadias

42
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Absence of a testis suggests (an undescended testicle).

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cryptorchidism

43
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A peritoneal protrusion into the rectum, called a .

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rectal shelf

44
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A swollen, tender prostate may indicate .

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acute prostatitis

45
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Stool is normally

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semisolid, brown, and free from blood.

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