Posterior labial nerves

Posterior labial nerves
Posterior labial nerves labeled below in yellow
Details
FromPerineal nerve
Identifiers
Latinnervi labiales posteriores
TA98A14.2.07.040F
TA26558
FMA21868
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy

The posterior labial nerves are superficial branches of the perineal nerve, which in itself is a branch of the pudendal nerve. The posterior labial nerves provide sensation to the labia majora and labia minora and surrounding skin. They also innervate the vestibule, or entrance, of the vagina.[1][2]

The counterparts in males are the posterior scrotal nerves.[1]

  1. ^ a b Kinter, Kevin J.; Newton, Bruce W. (February 10, 2023). "Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Pudendal Nerve". StatPearls [Internet]. National Library of Medicine: StatPearls Publishing.
  2. ^ Nguyen, John D.; Duong, Hieu (July 25, 2023). "Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Female External Genitalia". StatPearls [Internet]. National Library of Medicine: StatPearls Publishing.