Hello!
I was studying about urethral injuries today for my Step 2 CK exam and these are my notes :)
I put them in a question and answer format. Hope it helps!
What are the pats of the male urethra?
The male urethra is anatomically subdivided into anterior and posterior segments at the level of the urogenital diaphragm.
Posterior urethra:
Prostatic urethra
Membranous urethra
Anterior urethra:
Bulbous urethra
Penile urethra
Mnemonic: PM BP
I was studying about urethral injuries today for my Step 2 CK exam and these are my notes :)
I put them in a question and answer format. Hope it helps!
What are the pats of the male urethra?
The male urethra is anatomically subdivided into anterior and posterior segments at the level of the urogenital diaphragm.
Posterior urethra:
Prostatic urethra
Membranous urethra
Anterior urethra:
Bulbous urethra
Penile urethra
Mnemonic: PM BP
Parts of male urethra mnemonic |