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Anatomy of the Prostate
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Sections: |
| Newly Diagnosed Patients |
| What is Protate Cancer? |
| Anatomy of the Prostate |
| Treatment Options |
| Self-Penile Injections |
General Information: The Anatomy of the Prostate
Facts: The Prostate Gland:
- Is part of the genitourinary system, which is comprised of organs that
- are involved with urination and sexual function in males.
- Is about the size of a walnut.
- Is located in front of the rectum which is behind the base of the penis and
- underneath the bladder (collects and empties urine).
- Surrounds the upper part of the urethra, which carries urine and semen out of the penis.
- Makes the fluid that contains sperm called the semen.
