PSY354H5 Chapter 4: Men's Bodies
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Medical benefits: mainly greater reduction of urinary tract infections. The male external genitalia are the penis and scrotum. The penis combines erotic, reproductive, and excretory functions. Developmentally, the penis is equivalent to the clitoris. Functionally, the penis corresponds with the clitoris, urethra, and vagina. Penis naturally uncircumcised has 3 visible portions; a shaft, head, and foreskin. More common in whites transmitted diseases and virus. Smegma (greasy secretion that build up) can occur in uncircumcised mean. Also has potential risks ( although not as likely) damage to the penis during the surgery. Shaft of the penis contains 3 erectile structures: 2 corpora cavernosa. Which lie side by side and account for thr bulk of the penises erection and a single corpus spongiosum. The copora cavernosa are surrounded by a tough connective tissue capsule the tunica albugines. Supersensory ligament: a ligament that connects the root of the penis to the pubic symphysis.
