Bulbourethral glands

A bulbourethral gland (or Cowper's gland) is one of two small glands found in the reproductive system of human males. They are like Bartholin's glands.

 Anatomy 

Bulbourethral glands are found near the urethra at the base of the penis, between the two layers of the fascia. The bulbourethral glands are about the size of a pea. They appear to slowly get smaller as a person gets older.Gray's Anatomy, 38th edn, p 1861 

They are made of several lobules held together by a fibres.

 Uses 
During sexual arousal each gland makes a clear liquid known as pre-ejaculate (pre-cum). This fluid helps to lubricate the urethra for sperm to pass through. It also helps clean out any urineA neglected gland: a review of Cowper's gland or dirt. Despite the uses it has, it is a neglected gland that often goes overlooked.

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category:Anatomy of the male reproductive system
Category:Glands