Frenulum of prepuce of penis
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The word frenulum
on its own is often used for the frenulum of prepuce of penis, which is an elastic band of tissue under the glans penis
that connects to the prepuce
, or foreskin
to the vernal mucosa, and helps contract the prepuce over the glans. This is sometimes colloquially known as the "banjo string". In the event of frenulum breve
or frenular chordee, or to ensure that the glans can be freely and completely exposed, the frenulum may be partially or totally removed by circumcision
.
below the corona has been described in sexuality textbooks as "very reactive" and "particularly responsive to touch that is light and soft." The “underside of the shaft of the penis, meaning the body below the corona” is a “source of distinct pleasure.” Crooks and Baur observe that two extremely sensitive specific locations that many men find particularly responsive to stimulation are the corona, and the frenulum. Repeated stimulation of this structure will cause orgasm and ejaculation in some men.
In men with spinal cord injury preventing sensations from reaching the brain, the frenulum just below the glans can be stimulated to produce orgasm and peri-ejaculatory response.
is the condition in which the frenulum of the penis is short and restricts the movement of the prepuce, which may or may not interfere with normal sexual activity. The condition can be treated by frenuloplasty
, frenectomy
, or circumcision
.
The frenulum may be entirely missing in cases of first degree Hypospadias
.
Frenulum breve may contribute to frenular chordee, where the glans is pulled toward the vernal body of the penis.
It is possible for the frenulum of the penis to tear during sexual activity. The frenular artery may be severed, causing significant bleeding.
Frenulum Breve may also be treated by manually expanding the shaft skin by stretching.
The frenulum is often crushed and cut away, or broken during infant circumcisions.
A frenectomy can be performed to remove the frenulum
from the penis
, which is a treatment for frenulum breve
or frenular chordee
. The frenulum may be cut when a male is circumcised. This may also reduce the size of the frenular delta
. The frenulum was reported to be cut in 26.7%, 20%, and 33.33% of circumcised patients in various surveys.
Frenulum
A frenulum is a small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ in the body.-In human anatomy:...
on its own is often used for the frenulum of prepuce of penis, which is an elastic band of tissue under the glans penis
Glans penis
The glans penis is the sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis. The glans penis is anatomically homologous to the clitoral glans of the female...
that connects to the prepuce
Prepuce
Prepuce may refer to:* The foreskin, which surrounds and protects the head of the penis* The clitoral hood, which surrounds and protects the head of the clitoris...
, or foreskin
Foreskin
In male human anatomy, the foreskin is a generally retractable double-layered fold of skin and mucous membrane that covers the glans penis and protects the urinary meatus when the penis is not erect...
to the vernal mucosa, and helps contract the prepuce over the glans. This is sometimes colloquially known as the "banjo string". In the event of frenulum breve
Frenulum breve
Frenulum breve, or a short frenulum, is a condition in which the frenulum preputii penis, which is an elastic band of tissue under the glans penis that connects to the prepuce and helps contract the prepuce over the glans, is short and restricts the movement of the prepuce...
or frenular chordee, or to ensure that the glans can be freely and completely exposed, the frenulum may be partially or totally removed by circumcision
Circumcision
Male circumcision is the surgical removal of some or all of the foreskin from the penis. The word "circumcision" comes from Latin and ....
.
Sensitivity
The frenulum and the associated tissue delta on the underside of the penisPenis
The penis is a biological feature of male animals including both vertebrates and invertebrates...
below the corona has been described in sexuality textbooks as "very reactive" and "particularly responsive to touch that is light and soft." The “underside of the shaft of the penis, meaning the body below the corona” is a “source of distinct pleasure.” Crooks and Baur observe that two extremely sensitive specific locations that many men find particularly responsive to stimulation are the corona, and the frenulum. Repeated stimulation of this structure will cause orgasm and ejaculation in some men.
In men with spinal cord injury preventing sensations from reaching the brain, the frenulum just below the glans can be stimulated to produce orgasm and peri-ejaculatory response.
Pathology
Frenulum breveFrenulum breve
Frenulum breve, or a short frenulum, is a condition in which the frenulum preputii penis, which is an elastic band of tissue under the glans penis that connects to the prepuce and helps contract the prepuce over the glans, is short and restricts the movement of the prepuce...
is the condition in which the frenulum of the penis is short and restricts the movement of the prepuce, which may or may not interfere with normal sexual activity. The condition can be treated by frenuloplasty
Frenuloplasty
A Frenuloplasty of tongue is a Frenuloplasty of the frenulum of tongue.A tight frenulum in this context is sometimes referred to as "tongue-tie" which is also known as ankyloglossia. In this condition the frenulum of the tongue restricts range of motion which may interfere with breastfeeding or...
, frenectomy
Frenectomy
A lingual frenectomy is a form of frenectomy associated with the tongue.The removal of the lingual frenulum under the tongue can be accomplished with either frenectomy or frenuloplasty. This is used to treat a tongue tied patient. It is rumored that, immediately after this minor oral surgery, the...
, or circumcision
Circumcision
Male circumcision is the surgical removal of some or all of the foreskin from the penis. The word "circumcision" comes from Latin and ....
.
The frenulum may be entirely missing in cases of first degree Hypospadias
Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a birth defect of the urethra in the male that involves an abnormally placed urinary meatus...
.
Frenulum breve may contribute to frenular chordee, where the glans is pulled toward the vernal body of the penis.
It is possible for the frenulum of the penis to tear during sexual activity. The frenular artery may be severed, causing significant bleeding.
Frenulum Breve may also be treated by manually expanding the shaft skin by stretching.
The frenulum is often crushed and cut away, or broken during infant circumcisions.
A frenectomy can be performed to remove the frenulum
Frenulum of prepuce of penis
The word frenulum on its own is often used for the frenulum of prepuce of penis, which is an elastic band of tissue under the glans penis that connects to the prepuce, or foreskin to the vernal mucosa, and helps contract the prepuce over the glans. This is sometimes colloquially known as the "banjo...
from the penis
Penis
The penis is a biological feature of male animals including both vertebrates and invertebrates...
, which is a treatment for frenulum breve
Frenulum breve
Frenulum breve, or a short frenulum, is a condition in which the frenulum preputii penis, which is an elastic band of tissue under the glans penis that connects to the prepuce and helps contract the prepuce over the glans, is short and restricts the movement of the prepuce...
or frenular chordee
Chordee
Chordee is a condition in which the head of the penis curves downward or upward, at the junction of the head and shaft of the penis. The curvature is usually most obvious during erection, but resistance to straightening is often apparent in the flaccid state as well. In many cases but not all,...
. The frenulum may be cut when a male is circumcised. This may also reduce the size of the frenular delta
Frenular delta
The frenular delta in human anatomy is the area underneath the penile glans along the penile ventral body, and is composed of a mucosa. The frenulum attaches at the top of the triangle and outlines its sides, which connect with the ridged bands. The delta is highly innervated, and is considered a...
. The frenulum was reported to be cut in 26.7%, 20%, and 33.33% of circumcised patients in various surveys.
See also
- CircumcisionCircumcisionMale circumcision is the surgical removal of some or all of the foreskin from the penis. The word "circumcision" comes from Latin and ....
- ForeskinForeskinIn male human anatomy, the foreskin is a generally retractable double-layered fold of skin and mucous membrane that covers the glans penis and protects the urinary meatus when the penis is not erect...
- FrenectomyFrenectomyA lingual frenectomy is a form of frenectomy associated with the tongue.The removal of the lingual frenulum under the tongue can be accomplished with either frenectomy or frenuloplasty. This is used to treat a tongue tied patient. It is rumored that, immediately after this minor oral surgery, the...
- Frenular deltaFrenular deltaThe frenular delta in human anatomy is the area underneath the penile glans along the penile ventral body, and is composed of a mucosa. The frenulum attaches at the top of the triangle and outlines its sides, which connect with the ridged bands. The delta is highly innervated, and is considered a...
- Frenum piercingFrenum piercingA frenulum piercing is a type of body piercing located on the underside of the shaft of the penis. A series of parallel frenulum piercings is known as a frenum ladder. A frenum ladder may be extended to include lorum piercings, hafada piercings and guiche piercings.-Placement:Frenum piercings are...
- RapheRapheRaphe has several different meanings in science. Pronounced .In botany and planktology it is commonly used when describing a seam or ridge on diatoms or seeds....
- Frenuloplasty of prepuce of penisFrenuloplasty of prepuce of penisA Frenuloplasty of prepuce of penis is a Frenuloplasty of the frenulum of prepuce of penis.An abnormally short frenulum of the penis restricts normal retraction of the foreskin during erection . This may be a complication of circumcision or a naturally occurring event. The goal of treatment is to...