Perineum and Penis Anatomy Quiz

Male Genital Area

• The perineum is divided into the urogenital triangle and the anal triangle.

Functions of Male Reproductive Organs

• The function of the penis is for urination and sexual intercourse.
• The function of the scrotum is to protect and regulate the temperature of the testes.

Scrotum Muscles

• The two muscles found in the scrotum, dartos and cremaster, help to regulate the temperature of the testes by moving them closer to or further away from the body.

Optimal Temperature for Testes

• The optimal temperature for the testes is slightly lower than body temperature.

Anatomy of the Penis

• The penis is formed by three erectile tissue cylinders: two corpora cavernosa and one corpus spongiosum.
• The corpus spongiosum is the smaller erectile tissue cylinder that contains the urethra.

Prepuce or Foreskin

• The function of the prepuce or foreskin is to protect the glans penis.

Urethra Opening

• The opening of the urethra at the tip of the glans is called the meatus.

Scrotum Composition

• The scrotum is essentially made up of skin, muscle, and fascia.