Which zone of the prostate is described as cone-shaped and located deep in the peripheral zone?

• A. Central Zone
• B. Peripheral Zone
• C. Transition Zone
• D. Anterior Fibromuscular Stroma

Answer: (A)

Prostatic anatomy is organized into zones with distinct shapes and positions. The central zone is described as cone-shaped and sits deep within the gland around the ejaculatory ducts, near the base of the prostate. This places it internal to the outer tissue of the gland, distinct from the outer peripheral zone that forms the gland’s exterior. Knowing this helps distinguish how each zone is arranged: the central zone surrounds the ejaculatory ducts and lies deeper inside, the peripheral zone is the outer shell, and the transition zone surrounds the urethra. Because of this arrangement, the central zone fits the description of being cone-shaped and located deep in the gland.