Glans penis

Glans penis
Glans penis (dorsal view)
Glans penis (ventral view)
Details
SynonymsGlans
Pronunciation/ɡlænz/[1]
ArteryUrethral artery
Identifiers
LatinGlans penis
TAA09.4.01.007
FMA18247
Anatomical terminology
Flaccid penis glans
① Glans ② Corona of glans penis ③ Scar of phimosis surgery

The glans penis (or just glans) is the sensitive tip of the penis. It is also called the "head" of the penis. Slang names include "helmet" and "bell end". Usually, the glans is covered by the foreskin, except in men who have been circumcised.

  1. OED 2nd edition, 1989.

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