Suspensory ligament of penis
| Suspensory ligament of penis | |
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 Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra. | |
| Details | |
| Latin | ligamentum suspensorium penis |
| Identifiers | |
| Gray's | p.1249 |
| Dorlands /Elsevier | l_09/12493206 |
| TA | A04.5.02.019M |
| 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.
Surgically cutting this ligament allows more of the penis to hang outside the body, thereby increasing its length. The ligament is then encouraged to heal in an extended state, promoting a longer penis overall. Until this ligament is properly healed, the penis cannot achieve a high angle of erection when engorged.
See also
Additional Images
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Anterior abdominal wall.Intermediate dissection.Anterior view
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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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