Prepuce - Wikipedia Prepuce ˈ p r iː p juː s , or as an adjective, preputial p r ɪ ˈ p juː ʃ əl , refers to two homologous structures of male and female genitals: Foreskin, skin surrounding and protecting the head of the penis in humans; Penile sheath, skin surrounding and protecting the head of the penis in other mammals
Foreskin (Prepuce): Purpose, Retraction, Hygiene Care The foreskin (also called the prepuce) is a movable sheath of skin that covers the head of the penis It can be retracted (pulled back toward the abdomen) It can also become irritated, infected or stuck in place
The Prepuce: Anatomy, Physiology, Innervation, Immunology, and . . . - CIRP The prepuce is a specialized, junctional mucocutaneous tissue which marks the boundary between mucosa and skin; it is similar to the eyelids, labia minora, anus and lips The male prepuce also provides adequate mucosa and skin to cover the entire penis during erection
Penis - with and without foreskin - MedlinePlus The penis is covered by a retractable hood of skin called the foreskin, or prepuce It is the structure which is removed in the procedure known as circumcision
Prepuce of penis - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS At the neck of glans, the integument covering the penis leaves the surface and becomes folded upon itself to form the prepuce or foreskin The internal layer of the prepuce is directly continuous, along the line of the neck, with the integument over the glans
Redundant Prepuce: What is it, How is it Treated - Cleveland Clinic A redundant prepuce means that there is an excess amount of foreskin – the foreskin completely covers the head of the penis when it is not erect In some boys and men, this extra foreskin can sometimes lead to health problems if it can’t be fully drawn back from the head of the penis