Anatomy of the Penis
(Urinary) Meatus
Is the opening of the urethra at the
tip of the penis.. The urethra is a
tube which connects the bladder to
the outside of the body and allows
the passage of both urine and semen.
Glans (Glans Penis)
Is the sensitive erectile tip of the
penis. It is wholly or partially
covered by the foreskin, except when
the foreskin is retracted, such as
during sexual intercourse while the
penis is erect.
Sulcus The
grooved connection between the glans
and the shaft of the penis.
Frenulum (frenulum
preputii penis) The
part of the skin system of the penis
covering the glans. The outer skin
folds inward at the end of the
foreskin. From this fold on to where
it joins behind the glans is the
sexually sensitive area of the skin
system.
Inner Foreskin
Is a delicate tissue, like the mouth
or vagina and is particularly
sensitive. layer of mucosa is full
of nerve endings that are sensitive
to pressure and temperature and give
pleasurable sensations during sexual
intercourse. Secretes moisture that
is lubricating, mildly
anti-bacterial and moisturizing for
the glans which does not have this
ability
Outer Foreskin
Is a continuation of the shaft skin
of the penis. At the tip of the
penis it folds over and becomes the
Inner Foreskin.
Shaft Skin
The "body" of the penis, between the
scrotum and the foreskin and glans.
The skin of the shaft usually
decreases in sensitivity from the
foreskin back to the scrotum
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