title: Reproductive system: part one--male anatomy.
abstract: This article, the first in a four-part series, explores the core anatomy of the male human reproductive system. Part two will focus on its physiology and function. Part three and four will explore the female human reproductive anatomy and its reproductive physiology. The series should enhance the reader's theory and practice when caring for patients with reproductive or sexual health needs.
authors.affiliation: South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service, Australia.
authors.forename: Brendan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Docherty
mesh_terms: D005837:Genitalia, Male / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013737:Testis / Q000033:anatomy & histology