Suspensory ligament of penis
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| Suspensory ligament of penis | |
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 Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum suspensorium penis |
| TA98 | A04.5.02.019M |
| TA2 | 3690 |
| 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.
See also
Additional images
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Anterior abdominal wall. Intermediate dissection. Anterior view. -
Suspensory ligament of penis.
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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