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Corona of glans penis on a human penis, with hirsuties papillaris genitalis.
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Latin | corona glandis penis |
Dorlands /Elsevier |
c_56/12260017 |
TA | A09.4.01.008 |
FMA | 19627 |
Anatomical terminology
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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.
CORONA OF GLANS PENISDeep dissection.Anterior view.
Corona of glans penis