| Body of the penis | |
|---|---|
 Diagram of penis. Body (labeled as shaft) at the top. | |
 The constituent cavernous cylinders of the penis. | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | Genital tubercle |
| Part of | Penis |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | corpus penis |
| TA98 | A09.4.01.003 |
| TA2 | 3664 |
| FMA | 18249 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The body or shaft of the penis is the free portion of the human penis that is located outside of the pelvic cavity.[1] It is the continuation of the internal root, which is embedded in the pelvis and extends to the glans.[2] It is made up of the two corpora cavernosa and the corpus spongiosum on the underside. The corpora cavernosa are intimately bound to one another with a dorsally fenestrated septum, which becomes a complete one before the penile crura.[3] The body of the penis is homologous to the female clitoral body.[4][5][6]
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