A helpful mnemonic to remember the 4 segments of the male urethra from proximal to distal is:
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Mnemonic
- P: prostatic
- M: membranous
- B: bulbous
- P: penile
Posterior urethra equates to the prostatic and membranous urethras. Anterior urethra equates to the bulbous and penile urethras.