19+ Prostate Anatomy Apex. The peripheral zone comprises all the prostatic glandular tissue at the apex as. The apex of the prostate gland.
The apex is pointed down to the perineum as opposed to the base which is wider and located next to the bladder. The prostate is the largest accessory gland in the male reproductive system. It is covered by a thin fibrous capsule, and is pierced by the urethra and ejaculatory ducts.
It secretes proteolytic enzymes into the semen, which act to break down clotting factors in the ejaculate.
Jill gunther, md modied by the econtour team. This article covers the anatomy of the prostate gland, including definition, relations, blood supply posteriorly, the rectovesical fascia of denonvilier courses from the apex of the rectovesical pouch (in. The various secretions of the prostate gland comprise of acid phosphatase, fibrinolysin. The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system.