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The penis is the intromittent organ of the male external genitalia through which the long
urethra, in comparison to the female, courses as it transports both urine and semen from
the male body. Along with the urethra, the penis consists of three masses of erectile tis-
Penis
Sagittal section of penis in situ
Medial view
Transverse section of penis
Superior view
1 Glans penis
2 Corpus cavernosum penis
3 Corpus spongiosum penis
4 Crus of penis
5 Bulb of penis
6 Spongy urethra
7 Deep dorsal vein
8 Tunica albuginea of corpus spongiosum
9 Tunica albuginea of corpus cavernosum
10 Deep (cavernous) artery of penis
11 Intermediate (membranous) urethra
12 Prostatic urethra
13 Ampula of ductus deferens
14 Pubic symphysis
15 Testis
16 Ejaculatory duct
17 Bladder
18 Suspensory ligament of penis
sue. On the dorsal aspect of the body of the penis are the paired corpora cavernosae. These erectile tissue
bodies are the principal tissues of penile erection. At the base of the penis each corpus cavernosum ex-
tends laterally to form the crura of the penis. Each crus attaches to the inferior pubic ramus. On the ventral
aspect of the penis is the slender unpaired corpus spongiosum, which surrounds the spongy urethra. The
corpus spongiosum expands distally as the glans penis, which forms the expanded tip of the penis. It ex-
pands proximally to form the bulb of the penis in the perineum beneath the prostate gland. The glans is
covered by a hood of skin, the prepuce, which can be removed via circumcision.
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