Verumontanum
Verumontanum
Verumontanum (pronunciation: ver-u-mon-ta-num) is a small, tuberculated eminence located in the prostatic part of the male urethra. It is a significant anatomical landmark in urological procedures.
Etymology
The term "verumontanum" is derived from the Latin words "veru" meaning spit, and "montanum" meaning mountain. This is due to the structure's resemblance to a small mountain peak.
Anatomy
The verumontanum is located in the posterior wall of the prostatic urethra. It is the site where the ejaculatory ducts and the prostatic utricle open. The prostatic utricle is a small, blind pouch located in the verumontanum that is considered to be the male equivalent of the female uterus and vagina.
Clinical Significance
The verumontanum is a crucial landmark in several urological procedures, including cystoscopy and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). It helps in identifying the location of the internal urethral orifice during cystoscopy. In TURP, the verumontanum serves as a boundary marker to prevent injury to the ejaculatory ducts.
Related Terms
- Prostatic Urethra: The portion of the urethra that passes through the prostate gland.
- Ejaculatory Ducts: Two small ducts that carry sperm and the fluid from the seminal vesicles to the urethra.
- Prostatic Utricle: A small pouch in the prostate gland that opens into the urethra at the verumontanum.
- Cystoscopy: A procedure that allows the doctor to examine the lining of the bladder and the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra).
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): A surgical procedure to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis, without making incisions in the skin.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Verumontanum
- Wikipedia's article - Verumontanum
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