Suspensory_ligament_of_penis

Suspensory ligament of penis

Suspensory ligament of penis

Holds the penis close to the pubic bone and supports it when erect

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.[1] The ligament can be surgically lengthened in a procedure known as ligamentolysis, which is a form of penis enlargement.[2]

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Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1249 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

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    Hoznek, A.; Rahmouni, A.; Abbou, C.; Delmus, V.; Colombel, D. (1998). "The suspensory ligament of the penis: an anatomic and radiologic description" (PDF). Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy. 20 (6): 413–417. doi:10.1007/BF01653133. PMID 9932326. S2CID 23921444. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
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    Jon, Johnson. "What to know about penis enlargement surgery". Medical News Today.
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