The longest part of the male urethra is called?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the identification of the longest section of the male urethra among the given options. This involves knowledge of human anatomy and the specific characteristics of the male urethra.
Answer
Penile urethra.
The final answer is the penile urethra (also called the spongy or cavernous urethra).
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the penile urethra (also called the spongy or cavernous urethra).
More Information
The penile urethra is the longest segment of the male urethra, extending from the bulb of the penis through the length of the penis until it reaches the external urethral orifice. It's named for its location within the corpus spongiosum.
Tips
Mistaking other sections of the urethra like the membranous or prostatic as the longest part. Remember, 'penile' refers to the section that runs the length of the penis.
Sources
- Male Urethra Anatomy - Medscape Reference - emedicine.medscape.com
- Spongy urethra - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Urethra - SEER Training Modules - training.seer.cancer.gov
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