. Comparative anatomy. Anatomy, Comparative. THE UROGENITAL SYSTEM 429 as a reproductive outlet. Three portions of the urethra are recognized, prostatic, membranous, and cavernous portions. (Fig. 352) The body of the penis consists of three masses of erectile tissue, paired corpora cavernosa penis and the unpaired corpus cavemosum urethrae. The latter enlarges at the root of the penis into a bulbus urethrae and terminates at the extremity of the penis as a swollen mass of erectile tissue, the glans penis. In its flaccid condition the glans is covered by the foreskin or prepuce. The paired corp
. Comparative anatomy. Anatomy, Comparative. THE UROGENITAL SYSTEM 429 as a reproductive outlet. Three portions of the urethra are recognized, prostatic, membranous, and cavernous portions. (Fig. 352) The body of the penis consists of three masses of erectile tissue, paired corpora cavernosa penis and the unpaired corpus cavemosum urethrae. The latter enlarges at the root of the penis into a bulbus urethrae and terminates at the extremity of the penis as a swollen mass of erectile tissue, the glans penis. In its flaccid condition the glans is covered by the foreskin or prepuce. The paired corpora cavernosa are prolonged into the peritoneal region as far as the tuberosity of the ischium. Connective tissue, Red corpuscles in a blood Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Neal, Herbert V. (Herbert Vincent), 1869-1940; Rand, Herbert W. (Herbert Wilbur), 1872-1960. Philadelphia : P. Blakiston's Son
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