Deep artery of the penis
| Deep artery of the penis | |
|---|---|
 The deeper branches of the internal pudendal artery. (Deep artery of penis labeled at center left.) | |
 Diagram of the arteries of the penis. | |
| Details | |
| Source | internal pudendal artery |
| Supplies | penis |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria profunda penis |
| TA | A12.2.15.045M |
| FMA | 19794 |
The deep artery of the penis (artery to the corpus cavernosum), one of the terminal branches of the internal pudendal, arises from that vessel while it is situated between the two fasciæ of the urogenital diaphragm (deep perineal pouch).
It pierces the inferior fascia, and, entering the crus penis obliquely, runs forward in the center of the corpus cavernosum penis, to which its branches are distributed.
Additional images
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Arteries and veins of the penis (Spanish)
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The penis in transverse section, showing the blood vessels.
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The penis in transverse section, showing the blood vessels, including the deep artery
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- figures/chapter_32/32-2.HTM: Basic Human Anatomy at Dartmouth Medical School
- figures/chapter_32/32-3.HTM: Basic Human Anatomy at Dartmouth Medical School
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