Which abnormality involves abnormal location of the urethral meatus on the ventral surface of the penis and is often associated with chordee?

• A. Hypospadias
• B. Epispadias
• C. Micropenis
• D. Phimosis

Answer: (A)

This is about hypospadias. Hypospadias is when the urethral opening is on the ventral (underside) surface of the penis and it is often accompanied by chordee, a downward curvature due to abnormal development of penile tissues. This ventral location is the hallmark feature that distinguishes it from other conditions.

Epispadias would place the opening on the dorsal surface and is associated with different anomalies. Micropenis refers to an unusually small penis rather than the position of the urethral opening. Phimosis is a foreskin condition, not about where the urethra exits.