Corpus cavernosum of clitoris

Corpus cavernosum of clitoris
Internal anatomy of clitoral body: 1. Trabeculae of corpora cavernosa of clitoris; 2. Cavernous spaces; 3. Dorsal nerve of clitoris; 4. Dorsal artery of clitoris; 5. Superficial dorsal veins of clitoris; 6. Deep dorsal vein of clitoris; 7. Deep artery of clitoris; 8. Skin; 9. Membranous layer of subcutaneous tissue; 10. Clitoral fascia; 11. Tunica albuginea; 12. Septum of clitoris.
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The internal anatomy of the human vulva, with the clitoral hood and labia minora indicated as lines.
Details
Part ofClitoris
SystemReproductive system
FunctionClitoral erection
Identifiers
Latincorpus cavernosum clitoridis
TA98A09.2.02.005
TA23569
FMA20172
Anatomical terminology

The corpus cavernosum of the clitoris is one of a pair of sponge-like regions of erectile tissue that engorge with blood during an erection. This is homologous to the corpus cavernosum of the penis. The term corpora cavernosa literally means "cave-like bodies".