Penis - Species-wise differences

PENIS - SPECIES WISE DIFFERENCES

Penis - Different species

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Bull

  • Characterized by “S” shaped curve or sigmoid flexure (Post-Scrotal)

Sigmoid flexure is post-scrotal in bulls

  • Penis in adult bull – 36 inches long from root to tip
  • The erectile tissue is small in amount as compared to that of the stallion.
  • The diameter of the penis is less than 4-5 cm even in erectile state.
  • The glans penis is 7.5 to 12.5 cm long and is rather pointed.

Retractor penis muscle is well developed

  • The thickened dorsal portion of the fibrous sheath in the penis is known as dorsal apical ligament of the penis.
  • At the time of erection and service the penis is protruded, 10-24 inches out of sheath.

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Stallion

Large amount of erectile tissue is present in the penis of stallion

  • Length about 50 cm ; diameter 2.5 to 6 cm ; 15-20 cm lies, free in the prepuce.
  • At the time of erection the penis will double its length and thickness, with the glans penis gets enlarged three or more times than its normal size
  • Dorsal to the urethral process of the glans penis, the urethral sinus or diverticulum is located which is sometimes filled with smegma which is called as BEAN.
  • Length : 45-55 cm ; at the time of copulation 20-35 cm, may protrude beyond the preputial opening. The retractor penis muscle is not as strong as in the bull.

Sigmoid flexure is absent in stallion

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Ram and Buck

Penis of ram is characterized by the presence of urethral process extending 4-5 cm beyond glans penis

  • Length about 30 cm ; Diameter 1.5 -2 cm ; glans penis 5-7.5 cm long
  • Well developed sigmoid flexure is present.

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Boar

The sigmoid flexure is present but it is prescrotal

  • The cranial portion of the penis has no glans but is spirally twisted counterclock-wise.

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Dog

The os-penis is characteristically found in male dog.

Bulbus glandis expands greatly at the time of erection and prevents withdrawal during ejaculation. Vagina also contracts over the penis. This results in coital lock or copulatory tie

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Cat

In the cat the bulbus glandis is absent

Penis has terminal cap about 1 cm that contains numerous papillae or spines pointing towards the base of the penis. These may cause the female to cry out of intromission

Last modified: Monday, 4 June 2012, 9:10 AM