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12 cze 2023 · The male urethra is an 18-22 cm long muscular tube that conveys urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior via an external opening in the perineum and also functions to provide an exit for semen (sperm) and glandular secretions during ejaculation.
- Urethral Sphincters
External urethral sphincter (male) (Sphincter urethrae...
- Dorsal Veins of Penis
Key facts about the dorsal veins of penis; Superficial...
- Prostatic Venous Plexus
Prostatic venous plexus (Plexus venosus prostaticus) The...
- Urinary System
The urinary system consists of 4 major organs; the kidneys,...
- Seminal Vesicles
Seminal vesicles Author: Charlotte O'Leary, BSc, MBChB •...
- Female Reproductive Organs
The female sex organs consist of both internal and external...
- Testes
Inguinal canal (anterior view) The intrauterine development...
- Prostate Gland
Structure. The prostate is a six-sided amalgamation of...
- Urethral Sphincters
14 lis 2019 · In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the male and female urethra – their anatomical course, neurovascular supply, and any clinical correlations.
10 paź 2024 · The male urethra is a fibromuscular tube that drains urine from the bladder. It has a longer, more complicated, course than the female urethra and is also more prone to pathology. Gross anatomy. The male urethra measures, on average, 18-20 cm in length 6.
23 maj 2024 · The urethra is a thin tube connected to the bladder that carries urine (pee) out of the body. It passes through the shaft of the penis in males, exiting through the head of the penis. In females, the opening is situated below the clitoris and above the opening of the vagina.
22 sty 2018 · This group of muscles includes both the internal and external sphincter muscles of the urethra. The bulbospongiosus muscle of the penis plays an active role in ejaculation. The male urethra...
4 cze 2023 · The urethral sphincter is a muscular structure that regulates the outflow of urine from the bladder into the urethra. There are two urethral sphincters, the external and internal urethral sphincters. When these muscles contract, the urethra narrows, and urination stops or slows.
5 maj 2022 · In the anatomy typically called male, there are three parts to the urethra: The prostatic urethra: The part of the urethra that carries seminal fluid through the prostate gland to produce the semen that will be ejaculated. The membranous urethra: The short part of the urethra that transports fluids through the pelvic floor.
