Narrated Male Examination Flashcards
What are the two functions of the penis?
1) Excrete urine
2) Introduce sperm into the vagina
What are the four components of the scrotum?
1) Testes
2) Epididymis
3) Spermatic cord (contains vas and vascular supply)
4) Cremasteric muscle layer
What are the functions of the testes?
1) Spermatogenesis
2) Testosterone production
What are the functions of the epididymis?
1) Storage of sperm
2) Maturation of sperm
3) Transit of sperm
What are two chronic illnesses that can affect sexual health in men?
Diabetes and cardiovascular issues
What percent of hernias are indirect?
60% and are often genetic (check both sides)
What syndrome has an extra X chromosome in a male?
Klinefelter syndrome
What are signs & symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome
Reduced muscle mass, reduced body and facial hair, and enlarged breast tissue
What type of hernia is more common in women?
Femoral hernia
How do you test the cremasteric reflex?
Stroke the superior medial thigh and watch for elevation of the ipsilateral testes
On what surface of the rectal vault will the prostate be palpable?
Anterior
What is the medical term for genital warts?
Condyloma acuminatum
What is an infection of the lymphatic system caused by three different types of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis? (not chlamydia)
Lymphogranuloma acuminatum
What is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules on the skin?
Molluscum contagiosum
What is a connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis?
Peyronie’s disease
