male reproductive anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the shortest and narrowest part of the male urethra?
A
membranous
2
Q
What are the parts of the male urethra?
A
prostatic (receives semen from ejaculatory ducts)
membranous (deep perineal pouch, contains external urethra+ bulbourethral glands drain)
Spongy (within the corpus spongiosum)
3
Q
How much cooler is the scrotum than the rest of the body?
A
2-2.5 degrees cooler
4
Q
What is the blood supply to the scrotum?
A
anterior scrotal artery, posterior scrotal artery, testicular vein
5
Q
Contents of the deep perineal pouch in men
A
deep transverse perineal muscle external urethral sphincter bulbourethral glands (cowper's glands)