Posterior scrotal arteries

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Posterior scrotal arteries
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The superficial branches of the internal pudendal artery. (Posterior scrotal arteries labeled at center right.)
Details
Source Internal pudendal artery
Vein Posterior scrotal veins
Supplies Scrotum
Identifiers
Latin rami scrotales posteriores arteriae pudendae internae
TA98 A12.2.15.041M
TA2 4345
FMA 75585
Anatomical terminology

The posterior scrotal arteries are branches of the internal pudendal artery.

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Function

The posterior scrotal arteries supply part of the scrotum in men. [1]

See also

References

  1. Zhao Yue-Qiang; Zhang Jie; Yu Mo-Sheng; Long Dao-Chou (2009-11-01). "Functional Restoration of Penis With Partial Defect by Scrotal Skin Flap" . Journal of Urology. 182 (5): 2358–2361. doi:10.1016/j.juro.2009.07.048. PMID   19762052.

PD-icon.svgThis article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)