Male pelvis Flashcards
What are the three parts of the male urethra?
Prostatic, membranous, spongy
What is the shortest part of the male urethra?
Membranous part
What is the narrowest part of the male urethra?
Membranous part
Where do the bulbourethral glands drain to?
The membranous part of the male urethra
What is the average length of the male urethra?
20-22cm
Why is the anterior surface of the penis referred to as the dorsum?
Because the anatomical position is an erect penis
How many spongiosum and cavernosa are there in the erectile tissue of the penis?
1 corpus spongiosum
2 corpora cavernosa
Which part of the erectile tissue does the urethra pass through?
Corpus spongiosum
Where is the tunica albuginea found in relation to the erectile tissue of the penis?
It surrounds each of the erectile bodies
Which structure forms the crus of the penis?
Crus of the penis = bilateral corpora cavernous
Which structure forms the bulb of the penis?
Corpus spongiosum
Where do the crura of the penis attach to?
Ischiopubic rami
What is the anatomical landmark for the ureter entering the penis?
The bulb of the penis
