Sexual Health | Approach to patient | Male Anatomy and Physiology

Male Anatomy and Physiology
Session overview
Description
This session covers the anatomy of the male genital tract. It will also cover the physiology of the male genital tract as relevant to the practice of genitourinary medicine.

Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Identify the anatomy of the male genital tract and related anatomy
• Explain how this is important in clinical practice
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant physiology

The male genital organs consist of an external and an internal group of organs.

The external organs are placed below the urogenital diaphragm and below and in front of the pubic arch. They comprise the penis, the scrotum and the testes.

The internal organs are situated within the abdomen and pelvis, and consist of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and prostate.

This session covers male genital anatomy and physiology as relevant to patient examinations in a sexual health clinic setting.