I am in a gross anatomy class. We have been dissecting 3 cadavers all semester. We just covered the reproductive systems. Our atlas photos all contain males with foreskins. Our male cadaver does not have a foreskin.
In both lecture and lab, no mention of the male prepuce was made. I realize that in lab you can't test over what isn't there, but I was dissappointed that no mention AT ALL was made.
I have wondered if I should speak to him, privately, about how important it is to at least mention these important male anatomy features. While most men of his generation are missing their foreskins, nearly 1 in 2 are lucky enough to keep their foreskins today. Also, many in his class are going into health professions, and therefore I think it is important to at least know what a foreskin is (this is anatomy, so function is not mentioned very often). I have a 100% average in the class, and the professor is very nice and approachable (I mention this to say that I'm not worried about it affecting my grade or that he would discriminate against me). I would be very respectful. My only interest is giving him something to consider - and present important reasons why he might want to include teaching about complete male anatomy.
What do you think? Do it, or not? Now, or after I've safely gotten my A and the semster is over. I'd love your input.
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