Dorsal artery of the penis
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{{Infobox Artery |
Name = {{PAGENAME}} |
Latin = arteria dorsalis penis |
GraySubject = 155 |
GrayPage = 620 |
Image = Gray1155.png |
Caption = Transverse section of the [[penis]]. (Dorsal artery visible at top.) |
Image2 = Gray543.png |
Caption2 = The deeper branches of the [[internal pudendal artery]]. (Dorsal artery of penis labeled at upper right.) |
BranchFrom = [[internal pudendal artery]] |
BranchTo = |
Vein = [[deep dorsal vein of the penis]] |
Supplies = [[penis]] |
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DorlandsPre = a_61 |
DorlandsSuf = 12154193 |
}}
The '''Dorsal Artery of the Penis''' ascends between the [[crus penis]] and the [[pubic symphysis]], and, piercing the inferior fascia of the [[urogenital diaphragm]], passes between the two layers of the [[suspensory ligament of the penis]], and runs forward on the dorsum of the [[penis]] to the [[glans]], where it divides into two branches, which supply the glans and [[prepuce]].
On the penis, it lies between the [[dorsal nerve]] and [[deep dorsal vein]], the former being on its lateral side.
It supplies the integument and fibrous sheath of the [[corpus cavernosum penis]], sending branches through the sheath to [[anastomose]] with the [[deep artery of the penis]].
==Additional images==
<gallery>
Image:Penvein.png|Arteries and veins of the penis (Spanish)
Image:Gray588.png|The penis in transverse section, showing the bloodvessels.
Image:Gray1158.png|Diagram of the arteries of the penis.
</gallery>
==External links==
* {{SUNYAnatomyFigs|42|01|01}} - "Cross-section of the penis."
* {{SUNYAnatomyImage|9|4|77}}
* {{eMedicineDictionary|dorsal+artery+of+penis}}
* {{NormanAnatomy|perineum}} ({{NormanAnatomyFig|maleugtriangle4}})
* {{DartmouthHumanAnatomy|figures/chapter_32/32-2.HTM}}
* {{DartmouthHumanAnatomy|figures/chapter_32/32-3.HTM}}
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{{Arteries of thorax and abdomen}}