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Penile Anatomy (13)

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http://www.noharmm.org/anatomy.htm
Editor's Pick Anatomy and Functions of the Male Foreskin Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   To understand the function of the prepuce, it is necessary to understand the function of the penis. While it is commonly recognized that the penis has two functions - urination and procreation - in reality, it is essential only for procreation, since it i
   http://www.noharmm.org/anatomy.htm
http://www.cirp.org/pages/anat/
Editor's Pick Anatomy of the Penis and Mechanics of Intercourse Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   An Illustrated Guide - This page presents information that most parents are not aware of at the time they make the circumcision decision. Doctors usually do not provide this information.
   http://www.cirp.org/pages/anat/

Sites:

http://www.circumstitions.com/Functions.html
17 Functions of the Foreskin Open in a new browser window
   17 functions of the normal male foreskin
   http://www.circumstitions.com/Functions.html
http://www.norm-socal.org/library.htm
Anatomical parts lost in male circumcision Open in a new browser window
   The "What Is Lost?" list contains itemized anatomical parts, innervation, and functions lost when the foreskin is amputated.
   http://www.norm-socal.org/library.htm
http://www.cirp.org/library/normal/
CIRP: Normal Development of the Prepuce Open in a new browser window
   Explaining the normal growth and development of the prepuce from birth through age of 18 years.
   http://www.cirp.org/library/normal/
http://www.foreskin.org/
Foreskin Open in a new browser window
   This website contains close-up photographs of the normal, natural, intact adult male foreskin.
   http://www.foreskin.org/
http://www.nocirc.org/symposia/second/denniston2.html
Functions of the Foreskin Open in a new browser window
   by George C. Denniston MD Presented at The Second International Symposium on Circumcision [1991] Article discusses the development and physiological functions of the male prepuce.
   http://www.nocirc.org/symposia/second/denniston2.html
http://net.indra.com/~shredder/intact/anatomy/index.html
Male Sexual Anatomy - The Foreskin Open in a new browser window
   Information about the male foreskin and how it works through pictures and diagrams.
   http://net.indra.com/~shredder/intact/anatomy/index.html
http://www.circumstitions.com/Notjustaflap.html
Not "just a flap of skin" Open in a new browser window
   Animation illustrating the size of a normal foreskin when unfolded, and the number of nerve endings it contains.
   http://www.circumstitions.com/Notjustaflap.html
http://research.cirp.org
The Ridged Band: Specialized Sexual Tissue Open in a new browser window
   Information about the anatomy and function of the prepuce by researcher Dr. John R. Taylor. [English and French]
   http://research.cirp.org
http://www.cirp.org/library/anatomy/
The penis and foreskin: Preputial anatomy and sexual function Open in a new browser window
   Numerous articles on penile preputial anatomy and physiological function including immunological functions, innervation, vascularity, sexual function, and the effects of circumcision.
   http://www.cirp.org/library/anatomy/
http://users.aol.com/ks21107l1/3zones.htm
Three Zones of Penile Skin - Photographs Open in a new browser window
   By John A Erickson - Clearly defines outer shaft skin, outer preputial (foreskin) skin and inner preputial (foreskin) mucous membrane.
   http://users.aol.com/ks21107l1/3zones.htm

Last Updated: 2005-01-19 23:58:48