| Suspensory ligament of penis | |
|---|---|
 Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra
| |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum suspensorium penis |
| TA98 | A04.5.02.019M |
| TA2 | 3690 |
| FMA | 18086 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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. The ligament does not directly connect to the corpus cavernosum penis, but may still play a role in erectile dysfunction. The ligament can be surgically lengthened in a procedure known as ligamentolysis, which is a form of penis enlargement.
Gallery
Anterior abdominal wall. Intermediate dissection. Anterior view.
Suspensory ligament of penis.
See also
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