The male urethra, like the female one, is divided into several parts, each with distinct anatomical landmarks. Due to its longer length and to the presence of the prostate, these landmarks are much more evident in the male urethra. Another difference between the male and the female urethra...
The urethra opens into the fossa clitoridis which ends with a few mm high conical tap, clitorium, situated between the symphysis and the vaginal opening. The two cornua uteri open separately and the cervical segment projects only slightly into the vagina. The caudal part of the vagina ...
) systemis the major filtering unit of the human body, being responsible for purifying the blood and eliminating wastes. The entire blood is continuously passed through thekidneysand the resulting unwanted or toxic substances are passed to the bladder, ultimately being eliminated via the urethra....
The male urethra is a narrow fibromuscular tube that conducts urine and semen from the bladder and ejaculatory ducts, respectively, to the exterior of the body (see the image below). Although the male urethra is a single structure, it is composed of a he
Through the anterior wall of the rectum 4. How might enlargement of the prostate interfere with urination or the reproductive ability of the male? Constriction of the urethra at that point may prevent passage of urine or semen. 5. Why are the testes located in the scrotum rather than inside...
Cross-sectional anatomy of the mouse on high-resolution X-ray computed tomography (micro-CT): in vivo imaging on a murine model
System and a method for the long term cure of recurrent urinary female incontinence properly locating the sling about the urethra and adjacent endopubic fascia and suturing and tensioning the ends of the sling to the anchors, causing said sling to restore, support and stabilize functional urethral...
Neither of these images includes the perineal sponge that is located between the vaginal opening and the anal area. These images also do not show the urethral sponge that surround the urethra. Finding images that show the full detail of the female erectile tissue is challenging, as these areas...
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…of spongy erectile tissue, the glans clitoridis. The external opening of the urethra is some 2.5 cm (about 1 inch) behind the clitoris and immediately in front of the vaginal opening.Read More role in clitoral response In clitoris …to form a tiny external glans at the top of the vulv...