23 Questions
Where does the prostatic utricle open?
Onto the center of the seminal colliculus
Which part of the urethra is surrounded by the prostate?
Prostatic part
Where do the ducts of the prostate empty into?
Prostatic sinus
Which structure is not associated with the male urethra?
Seminal vesicles
What surrounds the membranous part of the urethra?
External urethral sphincter
Where do the bulbourethral glands drain into?
Spongy part of the urethra
Where are the greater vestibular glands located?
On each side of the vaginal opening
What is the function of the greater vestibular glands?
Produce lubricating secretion during sexual arousal
Where are the bulbo-urethral glands located in males?
Within the deep perineal pouch
Which structure in males is the female homologue of the greater vestibular glands?
Seminal vesicles
The vaginal vault is an enlargement at which end of the vaginal canal?
Superior end
What anatomical feature forms the recess known as the vaginal fornix?
Margin of the cervix and the vaginal wall
Where do the ejaculatory ducts open into?
Prostatic urethra
Which gland contributes to the formation of semen during ejaculation along with the prostate gland?
Ampulla of the ductus deferens
Where are Cowper's glands (bulbo-urethral glands) positioned?
Within the deep perineal pouch
Which part of the male reproductive system houses the bulbo-urethral glands?
Spongy urethra
Where are Skene’s glands located in females?
Associated with the lower end of the urethra
Which structure is continuous above with the neck of the bladder and the internal urethral sphincter?
Prostate gland
The prepuce is a fold of skin at the neck of the glans that is continuous posteriorly with thinner skin adhering loosely to the body.
True
The scrotum is the male homologue of the labia minora in women.
False
The clitoris in women is the homologue of the penis in men.
True
The greater vestibular glands open adjacent to the posterolateral margin of the vaginal opening.
True
The root of the penis is palpable anterior to the scrotum.
False
Learn about the anatomy of the prostate gland, including its shape, structure, and function in the male reproductive system. Understand the positioning of the prostate in relation to the bladder, urethra, and pelvic floor.
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