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How long is the male urethra?
How long is the male urethra?
In the flaccid state, how does the long axis of the urethra appear?
In the flaccid state, how does the long axis of the urethra appear?
Where does the male urethra terminate?
Where does the male urethra terminate?
Which part of the male urethra is surrounded by sphincter urethrae?
Which part of the male urethra is surrounded by sphincter urethrae?
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What shape is the prostatic part of the male urethra on transverse section?
What shape is the prostatic part of the male urethra on transverse section?
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Which structure in the prostatic urethra presents a median longitudinal ridge of mucous membrane?
Which structure in the prostatic urethra presents a median longitudinal ridge of mucous membrane?
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What is the elevation in the middle part of the crest where the slit-like orifice of prostatic utricle is situated?
What is the elevation in the middle part of the crest where the slit-like orifice of prostatic utricle is situated?
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Where are the openings of the ejaculatory ducts located?
Where are the openings of the ejaculatory ducts located?
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Which part of the male urethra begins as a continuation of the prostatic urethra?
Which part of the male urethra begins as a continuation of the prostatic urethra?
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Where are the Bulbourethral glands (of Cowper) placed in relation to the membranous urethra?
Where are the Bulbourethral glands (of Cowper) placed in relation to the membranous urethra?
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What is the structure that is homologous with the uterus of females?
What is the structure that is homologous with the uterus of females?
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How many openings do each prostatic sinus present from the prostatic glands?
How many openings do each prostatic sinus present from the prostatic glands?
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What type of muscle is the internal urethral sphincter made of?
What type of muscle is the internal urethral sphincter made of?
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Which nerve supplies the external urethral sphincter?
Which nerve supplies the external urethral sphincter?
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What is the primary function of the internal urethral sphincter?
What is the primary function of the internal urethral sphincter?
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Which type of epithelium lines the lower part of the prostatic urethra?
Which type of epithelium lines the lower part of the prostatic urethra?
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Where do lymphatics from the spongy part of the urethra pass to?
Where do lymphatics from the spongy part of the urethra pass to?
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From which structures is the lower part of the prostatic and membranous urethra developed?
From which structures is the lower part of the prostatic and membranous urethra developed?
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What is the lining of the upper part of the female urethra?
What is the lining of the upper part of the female urethra?
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Where does the female urethra end?
Where does the female urethra end?
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Which male structure is homologous to the paraurethral glands in females?
Which male structure is homologous to the paraurethral glands in females?
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What is the diameter of the female urethra?
What is the diameter of the female urethra?
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The penile part of the urethra in males is derived from the:
The penile part of the urethra in males is derived from the:
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What common infection can cause acute urethritis?
What common infection can cause acute urethritis?
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What is the longest part of the penile urethra?
What is the longest part of the penile urethra?
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Where does the fixed part of the penile urethra bend downwards?
Where does the fixed part of the penile urethra bend downwards?
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What is the diameter of the spongy part of the penile urethra in the body of the penis?
What is the diameter of the spongy part of the penile urethra in the body of the penis?
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Where is the external urethral orifice located?
Where is the external urethral orifice located?
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What forms a sagittal slit about 6 mm long?
What forms a sagittal slit about 6 mm long?
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Where do the ducts of bulbourethral glands open in the penile urethra?
Where do the ducts of bulbourethral glands open in the penile urethra?
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