. Anatomy, descriptive and applied. Anatomy. THE PROSTATE 1391 wise take place. The vessels which re(|uire ligation are the two dorsal arteries of the jjenis, ihu arteries of the corpora cavernosa, and the artery of the septum. VVhen the entire organ requires removal the patient is placed in the lithotomy position, and an incision is made through the skin and subcutaneous tissue around the root of the penis, and carried down the median line of the scrotum as far as the perineum. The two halves of the scrotum are then separated from each other, and a catheter having been introduced into the bla
. Anatomy, descriptive and applied. Anatomy. THE PROSTATE 1391 wise take place. The vessels which re(|uire ligation are the two dorsal arteries of the jjenis, ihu arteries of the corpora cavernosa, and the artery of the septum. VVhen the entire organ requires removal the patient is placed in the lithotomy position, and an incision is made through the skin and subcutaneous tissue around the root of the penis, and carried down the median line of the scrotum as far as the perineum. The two halves of the scrotum are then separated from each other, and a catheter having been introduced into the bladder as a guide, the spongy ])or- tion of the urethra below the triangular ligament is separated from the corjiora cavernosa and divided, the catluicr hiiving been with- drawn just behind the l)ulb. The sus- pensory ligament is now severed, and the crura separated from the bone with a periosteum scraper, and the whole penis removed. The membranous portion of the urethra, which has not been removed, is now to be attached to the skin at the posterior extremity of the incision in the perineum. The remainder of the wound is to be brought together, free drainage being provided for. THE PROSTATE GLAND (PROS- TATA) (Figs. 1153, 1156, 1166). The prostate gland is a structure accessory to the true generative organs and secretes a viscid, opal- escent secretion in which spermia will live and which furnishes a medium "in which they maintain the motile activity necessary to carry them to their destination. It is a pale, firm, partly glandular and partly muscular body, which is placed immediately belov the neck of the bladder and about the com- mencement of the urethra. It is situated in the pelvic cavity below the lower part of the symphysis pubis, above the deep layer of the triangular ligament, and in front of the rectum, through which it may be distinctly felt, especially when enlarged. It is about the size of a horse chestnut and somewhat conical in shape, and presents for examina
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