HLTH 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Spermatic Cord, Urinary Tract Infection, Testicular Artery
24 Oct 2016
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Meatus or urethral opening: opening at the end of the glans; urine and semen pass through. Root: part of penis that attaches to the body. Body or shaft: main part of the penis. Corona: raised ridge separating glans from the body of the penis. Foreskin or prepuce: layer of skin that covers glans. Surgical cutting away or removal of the foreskin. New evidence suggests there may be medical benefits and advantages to circumcision. Circumcised babies are 11 times less likely to get urinary tract infections. Circumcised adult males may transfer less hpv (virus which predisposes women to cervical cancer) to their female partner. Uncircumcised men may be more at risk for hiv infection. Researchers in quebec found no difference in sensitivity between circumcised and uncircumcised penises. Loose pouch of skin, lightly covered with hair. Corpora cavernosa: two spongy bodies lying on top. Corpus spongiosum: single body lying on the bottom of the penis; urethra runs through the middle.
