Navicular fossa
The Navicular fossa (pronunciation: /nəˈvɪkjʊlər ˈfɒsə/) is a term used in anatomy to describe a specific part of the urethra in the male human body.
Etymology
The term "navicular" is derived from the Latin word "navicula", which means "small ship". This is due to the shape of the fossa, which resembles a small boat. The term "fossa" is derived from the Latin word "fossus", meaning "ditch" or "trench".
Definition
The Navicular fossa is a dilated portion of the spongy urethra located at the level of the glans penis. It is named for its boat-like shape. The fossa is the final part of the urethra and is where semen and urine exit the body.
Related Terms
- Urethra: The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. In males, it also carries semen.
- Spongy urethra: The final section of the male urethra that runs through the penis and opens at the end of the penis.
- Glans penis: The sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the human penis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Navicular fossa
- Wikipedia's article - Navicular fossa
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