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Superficial perineal space
Introduction
The superficial perineal pouch (also superficial perineal compartment/space/sac) is a compartment of the perineum.
Structure
Structure
The superficial perineal pouch is a fully enclosed compartment:
- its inferior border is the perineal fascia (Fascia of Colles)
- its superior border is the perineal membrane
Contents
Contents
- muscles
- other
- Crura of penis (males) / crura of clitoris (females)
- Bulb of penis (males) / vestibular bulbs (females)
- Greater vestibular glands (female)
Additional images
Additional images
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Median sagittal section of pelvis, showing arrangement of fasciæ.
External links
External links
- Template:SUNYAnatomyLabs – “The Female Perineum: The Superficial Perineal Pouch”
- Template:NormanAnatomy