Neck of glans penis
Collum glandis penis
- Synonym: Balanopreputial sulcus
- Related terms: Neck of glans
Definition
The extremity of the penis is formed by the glans penis, the expanded anterior end of the corpus cavernosum urethræ. It is separated from the body by the constricted neck, which is overhung by the corona glandis.
References
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
