- The male genital organs are classified into 2 types- external and internal.
From surgical and clinical perspective, the male external genital organs contain these structures:
- Penis.
- Scrotum.
- Testes.
- Epididymis.
- Spermatic cords.
There are some ailments related to them that the doctors and surgeons usually diagnose during clinical practice. Precisely, phimosis, cancer glans penis, hydrocele, varicocele, hernias, testicular tumor, etc. Surgeons specially performs these surgical procedures related to these structures (example, circumcision, herniorrhaphy, etc).
External and internal male genital organs.
| Â | Organs | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| External genital organs | Penis | 1. Copulation |
| 2. Passage for semen and urine | ||
| Â | Scrotum | Maintenance of testicular temperature for proper spermatogenesis |
| Internal genital organs | Testis | Production of sperms and male hormones |
| Â | Epididymis | Reservoir and maturation of sperms |
| Â | Vas deferens | Transportation of sperms |
| Â | Prostate and | Production of secretions to seminal form the bulk of semen and vesicles provide nutrition to sperms |
| Â | Bulbourethral glands | Produce oily secretion for lubrication of urethra |
Axiom: In men, the physical examination of the abdomen isn’t whole with no evaluation of external genitalia.
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