Deep artery of the penis
The deep artery of the penis (artery to the corpus cavernosum) is a branch of the internal pudendal artery that supplies the corpus spongiosum. The artery enters the crus of penis at its anterior extremity.[1]
| 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 |
| TA98 | A12.2.15.045M |
| TA2 | 4350 |
| FMA | 19794 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Anatomy
Origin
The deep artery of the penis one of the terminal branches of the internal pudendal artery. It arises from the internal pudendal artery while it while it is situated between the two fasciæ of the urogenital diaphragm (deep perineal pouch).
Course
It pierces the inferior fascia, and, entering the crus penis obliquely, runs anterior-ward in the center of the corpus cavernosum penis, to which its branches are distributed.
Additional images
Arteries and veins of the penis (Spanish)
The penis in transverse section, showing the blood vessels.
The penis in transverse section, showing the blood vessels, including the deep artery
References
- Sinnatamby, Chummy S. (2011). Last's Anatomy (12th ed.). p. 319. ISBN 978-0-7295-3752-0.
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
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 620 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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