Corona of glans penis
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The corona of glans penis refers to the circumference of the base of the glans penis
in human males which forms a rounded projecting border, overhanging a deep retroglandular sulcus
, behind which is the neck of the penis
.
It is the location where some males may develop Hirsuties papillaris genitalis
, or "pearly penile papules", a common and harmless condition.
Glans penis
The glans penis is the sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis. The glans penis is anatomically homologous to the clitoral glans of the female...
in human males which forms a rounded projecting border, overhanging a deep retroglandular sulcus
Sulcus (anatomy)
A sulcus is a depression or fissure in the surface of an organ, especially the brain.-Elsewhere:* anterior interventricular sulcus* calcaneal sulcus* coronal sulcus* gingival sulcus* gluteal sulcus* interlabial sulci...
, behind which is the neck of the penis
Penis
The penis is a biological feature of male animals including both vertebrates and invertebrates...
.
It is the location where some males may develop Hirsuties papillaris genitalis
Hirsuties papillaris genitalis
Hirsuties coronae glandis are small saliences on the ridge of the glans of the male genital organs. It is a harmless anatomical variation. They are found significantly more often on uncircumcised men, and on younger men...
, or "pearly penile papules", a common and harmless condition.