Suspensory ligament of penis
| Suspensory ligament of penis | |
|---|---|
 Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum suspensorium penis |
| TA | A04.5.02.019M |
| FMA | 18086 |
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
Anterior abdominal wall. Intermediate dissection. Anterior view.
Suspensory ligament of penis.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from 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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