Dorsal veins of the penis

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Superficial dorsal vein of the penis
external pudendal vein
Identifiers
Latinvenae dorsales superficiales penis
Anatomical terminology]

In human male anatomy, the dorsal veins of the penis are blood vessels that drain the shaft (corpora cavernosa, corpus spongiosum), the skin and the glans of the human penis. They are typically located in the midline on the dorsal aspect of the penis and they comprise the superficial dorsal vein of the penis, that lies in the subcutaneous tissue of the shaft, and the deep dorsal vein of the penis, that lies beneath the deep fascia.[1]

Deep dorsal vein of the penis
The penis in transverse section, showing the blood vessels
Details
Drains frompenis
Drains toProstatic venous plexus
Arterydorsal artery of the penis
Identifiers
Latinvena dorsalis profunda penis
Anatomical terminology
Cavernosal veins of the penis
Details
Drains frompenis
Drains toProstatic venous plexus
Arterydorsal artery of the penis
Anatomical terminology
Para-arterial veins of the penis
Details
Drains frompenis
Drains toProstatic venous plexus
Arterydorsal artery of the penis
Anatomical terminology

Superficial dorsal vein

The superficial dorsal vein of the penis belongs to the superficial drainage system. It is located within the superficial

superficial external pudendal vein, a tributary of the great saphenous vein.[1][3]

Deep dorsal vein

The deep dorsal vein of the penis belongs to the intermediate drainage system of the penis, along with the circumflex veins and their emissary veins.

deep fascia of the penis, separating the two vessels. It receives oxygen-depleted blood from the glans and corpora cavernosa and courses backward in the middle line accompanied by the dorsal arteries on each side.[citation needed
]

Near the

arcuate pubic ligament and the transverse ligament of the pelvis, and divides into two branches, which enter the vesical and prostatic plexuses. From the prostatic plexus, the deoxygenated blood travels through the venal system until it arrives at the center of the circulatory system for resupply with oxygen in the lungs and recirculation through the left side of the heart.[citation needed
]

The deep vein also communicates below the

internal pudendal vein
.

Clinical significance

It is possible but rare for the superficial dorsal vein to rupture during intercourse, which presents in a manner similar to penile fracture.[4]

The dorsal veins of the penis can be used for intravenous injections in rats.[5]

Additional images

  • The veins of the right half of the male pelvis
    The veins of the right half of the male pelvis
  • Veins of the penis
    Veins of the penis
  • Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra
    Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra
  • Transverse section of the penis
    Transverse section of the penis
  • Anterior abdominal wall, intermediate dissection
    Anterior abdominal wall, intermediate dissection
  • Prominent superficial dorsal vein
    Prominent superficial dorsal vein

References

Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 676 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

  1. ^ a b c "Dorsal veins of penis". Kenhub. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  2. ISBN 0-7817-5484-4
    .
  3. ^ "Male Genital Anatomy » Sexual Medicine » BUMC". www.bumc.bu.edu. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  4. PMID 17784989
    .
  5. ISBN 978-0-12-074903-4
    , retrieved 2021-02-07

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