The Common Vein Copyright 2010
Introduction
The prostate is most easily conceptualised in the transverse plane by 3 concentric rings surrounding the urethra and topped off by an anterior cap
Three Concentric Rings Surrounding te Urethra and a Cap |
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The concept of the prostate being made of three concentric rings surrounding the urethra (yellow) and capped by an anterior layer of fibromuscular material (pink) is the basic structural framework of the prostate as depicted in the axial view. Ashley DAvidoff MD Copyright 2010 All Rights reserved 25078b04b02L05b.8s |