navicular fossa of spongiose part of urethra

fossa navicularis of urethra

The dilated terminal portion of the male spongy urethra located in the glans penis right before the external urethral orifice, also referred to as the most distal pendulous urethra; it is lined by stratified squamous, non-keratinizing epithelium; during development, the glans of the penis is initially solid but cannulates to give rise to the navicular fossa.

Type Organ
Parent Structure reproductive structure
Latin Name fossa navicularis of urethra
FMA ID 19722

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the navicular fossa of spongiose part of urethra?
The dilated terminal portion of the male spongy urethra located in the glans penis right before the external urethral orifice, also referred to as the most distal pendulous urethra; it is lined by stratified squamous, non-keratinizing epithelium; during development, the glans of the penis is initial
What is the Latin name for the navicular fossa of spongiose part of urethra?
The Latin name for the navicular fossa of spongiose part of urethra is fossa navicularis of urethra.

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