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Dorsal and Ventral Surface[edit]

Hi. I have recently learned that the ventral surface is the front of the body, and dorsal surface is the back of the body. So, why is the dorsal surface of the penis the surface of the penis that is in front of the body? And why is the ventral surface of the penis the surface of the penis that is facing at the back of the body? Jas9777 (talk) 16:08, 6 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

That's actually funny. It depends on whether the penis is erect or not, right? But I suppose the scientific terminology already has some accommodation for these possible variations. I assume it considers organs to be in repose. The same issue could be said about the arm, you can raise it in a way that the front is turned backwards. Somebody who is familiar with how the medical profession defines these terms in Anatomy should be able to clarify.

--85.240.181.243 (talk) 10:27, 5 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The foreskin and exceptions[edit]

Prcc27, Piccco has a point about this.[1] The exceptions are covered by the word "typically". The words "except in those who have been circumcised" can be removed. That's what I did when I added back the information.[2] The foreskin should have a proper mention in the lead, and then a little detail lower in the page. GBFEE (talk) 20:52, 12 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, “except in those who have been circumcised” is problematic and a WP:OR problem. The word “typically” did not help fix the issue I had with that part still included in the sentence. As long as it fits in the body, and is not UNDUE, your alternative for the lead would work. Prcc27 (talk) 21:04, 12 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with GBFEE on the foreskin having a mention in the lead. Prcc27, It was not my intention to vandalize the page and I tried to make clear the reason behind my edit. For example, some people are bald, that would not make the sentence "typically hair grows on the head" incorrect. I hope you understand what I want to say. In any case, I'll respect your desire not to iclude the sentence as it was. Maybe the sentence "Typically, the glans is completely or partially covered by the foreskin in humans, with some exceptions, including circumcision" would be more appropriate? Or just the first part without including the exceptions at all? You can make your own suggestions that you think would fit better on the lead. Piccco (talk) 14:00, 15 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Your alternative wording would work as well. Prcc27 (talk) 17:38, 15 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]