Immunological and protective function of the foreskin: Difference between revisions
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}}</ref> At birth, the foreskin is usually attached to the glans (head) of the penis, akin to how a fingernail is attached to a finger.<ref>{{REFjournal | }}</ref> At birth, the foreskin is usually attached to the glans (head) of the penis by a [[synechia]], akin to how a fingernail is attached to a finger.<ref>{{REFjournal | ||
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}}</ref> | }}</ref> The preputial cavity is sealed by the synechia so it cannot be infected. | ||
In infancy the foreskin's tubular neck (prepucial orifice) is often long and narrow while the sphincter muscle in the tip of the foreskin keeps its opening closed. This acts as an extension of the urethra.<ref>{{REFjournal | In infancy the foreskin's tubular neck (prepucial orifice) is often long and narrow while the sphincter muscle in the tip of the foreskin keeps its opening closed. This acts as an extension of the urethra.<ref>{{REFjournal | ||