The Structure of the Penis
The penis is the passageway for urine and sperm and is an important organ for sexual function. The main structure of the penis consists of three parts 1. Sponge It consists of the urethral sponge, which runs down the center of the penis, and the penile spongiosa on either side of it.These corpora cavernosa are spongy tissues with numerous cavities, and an erection occurs when these cavities fill with blood upon sexual arousal. 2. Urethra The urethra is a tube that runs vertically down the...