| Tunica albuginea (penis) | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Penis_cross_section.svg) The penis in transverse section with tunica albuginea shown | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Tunica_Albuginea.jpg) Transverse section of the penis | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | tunica albuginea corporum cavernosorum, tunica albuginea corporis spongiosi |
| TA98 | A09.4.01.017 A09.4.01.018 |
| TA2 | 3593 |
| FMA | 19630 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The tunica albuginea is the fibrous envelope that extends the length of the corpus cavernosum penis and corpus spongiosum penis. It is a bi-layered structure that includes an outer longitudinal layer and an inner circular layer.[1]
- ^ "Penis Anatomy: Gross Anatomy, Vasculature, Lymphatics and Nerve Supply". 2019-07-01.
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