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Terminology Guide

Here is a guide to the terminology used herein, and some additional important terms as well:

Circumcision scar. The scar left after the healing fusion of shaft skin and inner foreskin. It may differ in pigmentation and/or texture from the surrounding skin.

Corona. The rounded ridge of the glans.

Foreskin. A retractable covering of skin that partially or completely ensheathes the glans in an intact male. A more technical term is the prepuce. During infant circumcision, most or all of the outer foreskin and much of the inner foreskin is removed, often with a good deal of shaft skin. Usually 50-80% of the total penile skin is removed. In adult circumcisions, portions of the inner and outer foreskin may remain. During erection, the foreskin rolls back on itself, exposing the glans. During sexual activity, the foreskin acts as a linear bearing, allowing the penis to glide in and out of its sheath of skin.

Frenar band or Ridged band Elastic tissue at the tip of the foreskin (between the inner and outer foreskin) and extending somewhat on the inner surface of the foreskin that helps contract the tip of the foreskin allow it to remain positioned over the glans. Very rich in specialized erogenous nerve receptors.

Frenulum or Frenum. An elastic band of tissue under the glans that connects to the foreskin and helps contract the foreskin over the glans. It is often partially or totally removed during circumcision.

Glans (or glans penis). The head or tip of the penis. It is singular even though it ends in “s”.

Prepuce. The more formal term for foreskin.

Shaft skin. A part of the penile sheath that covers the shaft up to the foreskin or circumcision scar. Up to 80% may be removed during infant circumcision. During restoration, stimulation of this skin along with remnants of the inner foreskin generates new skin which creates the restored foreskin.

Sulcus. The grooved connection between the glans and the shaft of the penis.

Urethra. The tube through the penis in which urine and semen flow.

Urinary meatus. Opening at the tip of the penis where urine and semen exit the body.

	Intact Male Anatomy From www.inforcirc.org
Terminology Guide Here is a guide to the terminology used herein, and some additional important terms as well: Circumcision scar. The scar left after the healing fusion of shaft skin and inner foreskin. It may differ in pigmentation and/or texture from the surrounding skin. Corona. The rounded ridge of the glans. Foreskin. A retractable covering of skin that partially or completely ensheathes the glans in an intact male. A more technical term is the prepuce. During infant circumcision, most or all of the outer foreskin and much of the inner foreskin is removed, often with a good deal of shaft skin. Usually 50-80% of the total penile skin is removed. In adult circumcisions, portions of the inner and outer foreskin may remain. During erection, the foreskin rolls back on itself, exposing the glans. During sexual activity, the foreskin acts as a linear bearing, allowing the penis to glide in and out of its sheath of skin. Frenar band or Ridged band Elastic tissue at the tip of the foreskin (between the inner and outer foreskin) and extending somewhat on the inner surface of the foreskin that helps contract the tip of the foreskin allow it to remain positioned over the glans. Very rich in specialized erogenous nerve receptors. Frenulum or Frenum. An elastic band of tissue under the glans that connects to the foreskin and helps contract the foreskin over the glans. It is often partially or totally removed during circumcision. *Glans (or glans penis).* The head or tip of the penis. It is singular even though it ends in “s”. Prepuce. The more formal term for foreskin. Shaft skin. A part of the penile sheath that covers the shaft up to the foreskin or circumcision scar. Up to 80% may be removed during infant circumcision. During restoration, stimulation of this skin along with remnants of the inner foreskin generates new skin which creates the restored foreskin. Sulcus. The grooved connection between the glans and the shaft of the penis. Urethra. The tube through the penis in which urine and semen flow. Urinary meatus. Opening at the tip of the penis where urine and semen exit the body. Many thanks to Derrick Townsend who originally prepared this glossary and some of the above photos.

Terminology Guide

Many thanks to Derrick Townsend who originally prepared this glossary and some of the above photos.