The condition in which the urethra opens on the dorsal aspect of the penis is known as
A) hypospadias.
B) urethral fistula.
C) epispadias.
D) priapism.

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In epispadias,the urethra opens on the dorsal aspect of the penis at a point proximal to the glans.In hypospadias,the urethral meatus is located on the ventral undersurface of the penis or on the perineum.A urethral fistula is a failure of the urorectal septum to develop completely.Priapism is defined as a painful,persistent erection.

The Condition in Which the Urethra Opens on the Dorsal