10 Questions
Which part of the penis is responsible for covering the glans penis?
Foreskin
What are the three columns of tissue that make up the body of the penis?
Corpora cavernosa, corpus spongiosum, corpus callosum
What is the function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?
Both urination and ejaculation of semen
Where does the male urethra pass through before reaching the penis?
Prostate gland
What embryonic tissue does most of the penis develop from in males?
Clitoris
Which part of the penis serves as the urinary duct?
Corpus spongiosum
What is the Latin term for penis?
Pēnis
What tissue makes up the shaft skin and foreskin of the penis?
Epithelium
Where does the male urethra open on the penis?
Glans penis
What do the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum make up?
Body of the penis
Study Notes
Anatomy of the Penis
- The foreskin covers the glans penis.
- The three columns of tissue that make up the body of the penis are the corpora cavernosa (two columns) and corpus spongiosum (one column).
Male Reproductive System
- The urethra's function is to transport semen and urine out of the body.
- The male urethra passes through the prostate gland, Cowper's glands, and the penis before reaching the exterior.
Development and Structure
- Most of the penis develops from the endoderm embryonic tissue in males.
- The urethra serves as the urinary duct in the penis.
- The shaft skin and foreskin of the penis are made up of epithelial tissue.
Additional Terms and Features
- The Latin term for penis is "penis".
- The male urethra opens at the meatus on the penis.
- The corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum make up the erectile tissue of the penis.
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