Name: What we didn't know about penis anatomy
Uploaded: 2012-06-05T14:59:51Z
Duration: 11 min 3 s
Description: We're not done with anatomy. We know a tremendous amount about genomics, proteomics and cell biology, but as Diane Kelly makes clear at TEDMED, there are basic facts about the human body we're still learning. Case in point: How does the mammalian erection work?

We're not done with anatomy. We know a tremendous amount about genomics, proteomics and cell biology, but as Diane Kelly makes clear at TEDMED, there are basic facts about the human body we're still learning. Case in point: How does the mammalian erection work?

Diane Kelly: What we didn't know about penis anatomy

What we didn't know about penis anatomy

Reimagining skeletons: Earthworms and penises share a secret - hydrostatic skeletons, offering fresh medical and tech insights.

Penile erection, a marvel of natural engineering, defies expectations with a unique fiber arrangement, inspiring prosthetic design.

Anatomy's far from a 'dead science.' Exploration of the mammalian penis unveils surprising parallels with invertebrate skeletons.