vena bulbi penis
Noun: 1. A vein of the head of the penis: The vena bulbi penis is a specific vein that drains blood from the bulb (the enlarged base) of the penis. 2. A tributary of the internal pudendal vein: It is a smaller vein that feeds into the larger internal pudendal vein, which is a major vessel in the pelvic region. 3. A vein that drains the perineum: Along with draining the penis, this vein network also helps drain blood from the perineal area (the region between the anus and the scrotum).
The term vena bulbi penis is used exclusively in technical, medical, and anatomical contexts. * During the dissection, the medical students identified the vena bulbi penis. * The surgeon carefully avoided the vena bulbi penis during the procedure. * A blockage in the vena bulbi penis can contribute to vascular issues.
- Clinical Significance: In urology and andrology, the patency (openness) of the and related vessels is considered in the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction, as it is part of the venous drainage system of the penis.
- Vein of bulb of penis: This is a direct English translation and a synonymous term for .
- Internal pudendal vein: The major vein into which the drains.
- Dorsal vein of the penis: A different, more superficial vein running along the top of the penis, often discussed alongside the in anatomical studies.
- Vein of bulb of penis
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vein of the head of the penis; tributary of the internal pudendal vein that drains the perineum
