Suspensory ligament of penis
| Suspensory ligament of penis | |
|---|---|
Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum suspensorium penis |
| TA98 | A04.5.02.019M |
| TA2 | 3690 |
| FMA | 18086 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The suspensory ligament of the penis is a triangular midline structure anchoring the penis to the pubic symphysis, holding the penis close to the pubic bone and supporting it during erection.
The ligament does not directly connect to the corpus cavernosum penis, but may still play a role in erectile dysfunction.
The ligament can be surgically lengthened in a procedure known as ligamentolysis, which is a form of penis enlargement.