Suspensory ligament of penis
Holds the penis close to the pubic bone and supports it when erect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The suspensory ligament of the penis is a triangular midline structure anchoring the penis to the pubic symphysis,[1] holding the penis close to the pubic bone and supporting it during erection.[2]
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Latin | ligamentum suspensorium penis |
TA98 | A04.5.02.019M |
TA2 | 3690 |
FMA | 18086 |
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The ligament does not directly connect to the corpus cavernosum penis, but may still play a role in erectile dysfunction.[2]
The ligament can be surgically lengthened in a procedure known as ligamentolysis, which is a form of penis enlargement.[3]