Urethral groove

Primary urethral groove
Details
Precursor	urogenital folds
Gives rise to	urethra
Identifiers
Latin	sulcus urethralis primarius
Code	TE E5.6.4.2.1.7.3
Anatomical terminology []

The primary urethral groove or urethral groove is a temporary linear indentation on the underside (ventral side) of the male penis during embryonic development.

In humans, it typically appears around 8 weeks of gestation and becomes closed into a normal male urethra by the 12th week.

Failure of complete closure can be associated with hypospadias.

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