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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Male external genitalia and perineum

Penis, fascia removed, left lateral view

Image #167-6

KEYWORDS: Perineum.

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Male external genitalia and perineum
Penis, fascia removed, left lateral view
The penis has been stripped of its fascial layers. The corpus spongiosum has been slightly separated from the corpora cavernosa.
1 . Suspensory ligament of the penis
2 . Dorsal nerve of the penis
3 . Dorsal arteries of the penis
4 . Dorsal vein of the penis
5 . Corpus spongiosum of penis
6 . Corpus cavernosum of penis
7 . Head of penis
8 . Lesser trochanter (insertion of right iliopsoas tendon visible)
9 . Upper pointer: Tunica albuginea (cut to expose erectile tissue of crus) Lower pointer: Erectile tissue of crus penis
10 . Ischial tuberosity
11 . Bulb Of penis
12 . Central tendon of perineum
13 . External anal sphincter muscle
14 . Ischial tuberosity
15 . Spermatic cord
16 . Body of pubic bone
17 . Ischiocavernosus muscle (near insertion into suspensory ligament of the penis)
18 . Obturator nerve
19 . Inferior pubic ramus
20 . Obturator internus muscle (visible through obturator membrane)