What is Corpus spongiosum?

Corpus spongiosum is a spongy tissue in the penis. Sometimes this tissue is also referred to as Corpus cavernosum urethrae, although this term is considered obsolete. It surrounds the urethra and prevents it from compressing and closing when the penis is upright. Without corpus spongiosum, the urethra would close during the erection, preventing the sperm to pass through the penis during ejaculation.

at its most sub -point is the corpus spongiosum bulb, through which the urethra enters the penis. Corpus spongiosum then narrows somewhat after the length of the penis, finally again increases to form glans or head of the penis. Glans is the most sensitive part of the penis, surrounding and supported by Corpus cavernosa, erectile tissue of the penis. During the erection, Corpus cavernosa occupies when blood flows into it. This tissue that surrounds the corpus of the spongiosum is hard and inflexible, but the fungus as Corpus spongiosum tissue remains supple.

The female genital organs contain tissue similar to corpus cavernosa. In a woman they form erectile tA káň called corpus cavernosa clitoridis, a clitoris, which also becomes absorbed by blood and erect during sexual stimulation. Unlike the penis clitoris, the corpus does not contain spongiosum because the urethra does not pass through the female erectile organ and therefore does not have to be protected when the clitoris becomes erect.

Damage to the corpus spongiosum or corpus cavernosa can cause problems with erection or can cause a reduced feeling during sexual activity. Corpus spongiosum can be damaged due to priapism, a state in which an erection lasts longer than usual and becomes permanent and painful. It may also be damaged as a result of penis injury.

In rare cases, spongiosum is completely missing, resulting in a congenital state called Scaphid Megalouretho. If Corpus cavernosum is also missing, the condition is referred to as fusiform megalouretho. Since supporting tissues that are usually presentInside the missing penis shaft, the penis structure is not properly supported, allowing the urethra in an unnatural way. This condition can be detected at birth, which often results in too large, erroneous. Megalorourethra is often accompanied by other malformations in the urogenital area, so every child diagnosed with a megaloureretra should also be closely examined for other congenital defects.