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Erection - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 09:55, 10 July 2008
, 09:55, 10 July 2008→Erection of the Fibroelastic Penis
* Involves increased blood flow with subsequent increase in pressure and simultaneous relaxation of the '''retractor penis muscles'''.
* Involves increased blood flow with subsequent increase in pressure and simultaneous relaxation of the '''retractor penis muscles'''.
* Erection and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Pre-copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Penile_Protrusion|protrusion]] involve straightening of the penis to eliminate the '''sigmoid flexure'''.
* Erection and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Pre-copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Penile_Protrusion|protrusion]] involve straightening of the penis to eliminate the '''sigmoid flexure'''.
* Does not increase significantly in diameter during erection.
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== Erection of the Musculovascular Penis ==
== Erection of the Musculovascular Penis ==