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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

==Male==

==Male==

[[Image:maleluttri.jpg|right|thumb|150px|<small><center>A schematic overview of the path of the male urethra  

[[Image:maleluttri.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>A schematic overview of the path of the male urethra</center></small>]]

* Empties at tip of penis

* Empties at tip of penis

* Divided into 3 parts

* Divided into 3 parts

The '''urethralis''' muscle runs the entire length of the urethra and forms the external urethral sphincter.  

The '''urethralis''' muscle runs the entire length of the urethra and forms the external urethral sphincter.  

Unlike the [[Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology#Internal Urethral Sphincter|internal sphincter]] the external sphincter is composed of striated muscle fibres which are under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system.  

Unlike the [[Urinary Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology#Internal Urethral Sphincter|internal sphincter]] the external sphincter is composed of striated muscle fibres which are under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system.  

=====Somatic Motor Supply - External Urethral Sphincter=====

=====Somatic Motor Supply - External Urethral Sphincter=====

==Blood Supply==

==Blood Supply==

 

Blood Supply comes from the Urethral Artery which is a branch of the vaginal artery which in turn is a branch of the internal pudendal which is a branch of the internal iliac.

Blood Supply comes from the Urethral Artery which is a branch of the vaginal artery which in turn is a branch of the internal pudendal which is a branch of the internal iliac.