Corpus: Paraurethral gland
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Synonyms: prostate feminina, Skene's gland, glandula paraurethralis
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The paraurethral glands or Skene's glands are accessory sex glands of the female genitalia.
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The paraurethral glands are located in the submucosal erectile tissue of the vaginal vestibule (vestibulum vaginae) near the entrance to the vagina (introitus vaginae). They usually have several excretory ducts that open into the end section of the urethra and onto the mucous membrane around the urethral opening (meatus urethrae externus).
The anatomy of the paraurethral glands is very varied. Sometimes they may be completely absent.
Function[Bearbeiten]
In terms of developmental history, the paraurethral glands correspond to the male prostate and are therefore also referred to as the prostata feminina. The secretion of these glands is therefore similar in composition the enzyme pattern of the prostate secretion. They are considered by some authors to be the source of female ejaculation.
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