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** In the absence of an erection, the penis is retracted into its sheath via a prescrotal sigmoid flexure not a post scrotal sigmoid flexure, as is the case in bulls.
 
** In the absence of an erection, the penis is retracted into its sheath via a prescrotal sigmoid flexure not a post scrotal sigmoid flexure, as is the case in bulls.
 
*  The length of the penis ranges from 59 - 68 cm and it is cylindrical in shape
 
*  The length of the penis ranges from 59 - 68 cm and it is cylindrical in shape
* Process at the end of the penis is firm, composed of [[Bones_and_Cartilage_- Anatomy & Physiology#Types_of_Cartilage|cartilage]].  
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* Process at the end of the penis is firm, composed of [[Cartilage_- Anatomy & Physiology#Types_of_Cartilage|cartilage]].  
 
** It has a slight clockwise curve to aid insertion of the penis through the [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] so that semen can be deposited directly into the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterine horns]].
 
** It has a slight clockwise curve to aid insertion of the penis through the [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] so that semen can be deposited directly into the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterine horns]].
 
* The glans penis is curved along its vertical plane giving it a hook-shape with a definite neck between the glans and body of the penis.
 
* The glans penis is curved along its vertical plane giving it a hook-shape with a definite neck between the glans and body of the penis.
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