Suspensory ligament of penis
Suspensory ligament of penis | |
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Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra. | |
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Identifiers | |
Latin | ligamentum suspensorium penis |
TA | A04.5.02.019M |
FMA | 18086 |
Anatomical terminology |
In males, the suspensory ligament of the penis is attached to the pubic symphysis, which holds the penis close to the pubic bone and supports it when erect.
Gallery
- Anterior abdominal wall. Intermediate dissection. Anterior view.
- Suspensory ligament of penis.
See also
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1249 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- The Mayo Clinic -- Penis enlargement: Fulfillment or fallacy?
- Cross section image: pelvis/pelvis-e12-15—Plastination Laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna
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