The posterior scrotal arteries are branches of the internal pudendal artery.
| Posterior scrotal arteries | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
Function
editThe posterior scrotal arteries supply part of the scrotum in men.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
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