Any abnormalities of the urethra should be noted, such as a diverticulum, caruncle, or unsuspected urethral hypersuspension. The degree of enlargement of a cystocele with straining should be noted.

Beset by predators, hatchlings make this journey at night, breaking out of their shells using their caruncle, a single temporary tooth grown just for this purpose. Found primarily in the Gulf of ...