Deck 21: Male Genitourinary System, Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Question 1

List the structures of the male genitals.

Answer 1

The structures of the male genitals include the penis and scrotum externally and the testis, epididymis, and vas deferens internally. The left testis is lower than the right because the left spermatic cord is longer.

Question 2

Name the major structures of the penis.

Answer 2

The penis consists of three cylindric columns of erectile tissue-the two corpora cavernosa and the corpus spongiosum. The glans, corona, urethra, foreskin or prepuce, and frenulum are the other major structures. A description is found in the text.

Question 3

Describe the function of the cremaster muscle.

Answer 3

The cremaster muscle elevates the testis toward the body when the ambient temperature is cool, bringing the testes closer to the body to absorb the heat necessary for sperm viability. The muscle relaxes and the scrotum lowers when the temperature is warmer. This keeps the testes at 3° C below the abdominal temperature.

Question 4

Identify the structures that provide transport of sperm.

Question 5

Relate the significance of the inguinal canal and the femoral canal.

Question 6

Discuss the importance of teaching testicular self-examination as health promotion during assessment.

Question 7

Summarize the anatomy of the anus and rectum.

Question 8

Describe the prostate gland.

Question 9

Outline structures that can be examined through the rectum.

Question 10

Describe developmental care for examination of anal, rectal, and prostate structures.

Question 11

Incorporate health promotion concepts when performing an assessment of the anus, rectum, and prostate.