Male external genitalia and perineum
Penis, fascia removed, left lateral view
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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.
- Suspensory ligament of the penis
- Dorsal nerve of the penis
- Dorsal arteries of the penis
- Dorsal vein of the penis
- Corpus spongiosum of penis
- Corpus cavernosum of penis
- Head of penis
- Lesser trochanter (insertion of right iliopsoas tendon visible)
- Upper pointer: Tunica albuginea (cut to expose erectile tissue of crus) Lower pointer: Erectile tissue of crus penis
- Ischial tuberosity
- Bulb Of penis
- Central tendon of perineum
- External anal sphincter muscle
- Ischial tuberosity
- Spermatic cord
- Body of pubic bone
- Ischiocavernosus muscle (near insertion into suspensory ligament of the penis)
- Obturator nerve
- Inferior pubic ramus
- Obturator internus muscle (visible through obturator membrane)