Epispadias means:

Correct option is C

Ans. (c) Abnormal urethral opening on the dorsal side of the penis
Sol. Epispadias is a congenital condition where the urethral opening is located on the dorsal (upper) surface of the penis instead of at the tip. It occurs due to improper development of the urethral folds during fetal growth and may lead to urinary incontinence and abnormal penile curvature.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Abnormal urethral opening on the ventral side of the penis – Incorrect. This describes hypospadias, not epispadias.
· (b) Abnormal urethral opening at the tip of the penis – Incorrect. This is the normal urethral opening location.
· (c) Abnormal urethral opening on the dorsal side of the penis – Correct answer. Characteristic feature of epispadias.
· (d) Abnormal urethral opening at the scrotal sac – Incorrect. No condition specifically defines this anomaly.