- Prostate: pyramidal fibromuscular gland surrounding the prostatic urethra; secretions form the bulk of seminal fluid.
Location, Shape and Measurements
- Location: lesser pelvis, below the bladder neck and above the urogenital diaphragm; behind the pubic symphysis, in front of the rectal ampulla; embraced by levator ani.
- Shape: inverted cone, chestnut-like. Weight 3 g; width at base 4 cm; length 3 cm; thickness 2 cm.
- Belongs to the group of organs with more width than length, along with the caecum and coeliac trunk.
location of the prostate, sagittal and coronal sections Location of the prostate, sagittal and coronal sections.