Paraurethral ducts of female urethra
Ductus paraurethrales feminini
- Eponym: Skene's ducts
- Related terms: Para-urethral ducts
Definition
The paraurethral ducts of female urethra are glandular ducts measuring 1 to 2 cm in length that open next to the external opening of the urethra. They are homologous to the prostate.
References
Dauber W. Feneis Illustrated Anatomical Nomenclature. 5th edition. Barcelona: Elsevier España, S.L.; 2007.
