The suspensory ligament of the penis is attached to the
pubic symphysis
The pubic symphysis is a secondary cartilaginous joint between the left and right superior rami of the pubis of the hip bones. It is in front of and below the urinary bladder. In males, the suspensory ligament of the penis attaches to the pubic ...
, which holds the
penis
A penis (plural ''penises'' or ''penes'' () is the primary sexual organ that male animals use to inseminate females (or hermaphrodites) during copulation. Such organs occur in many animals, both vertebrate and invertebrate, but males do n ...
close to the pubic bone and supports it when
erect. The ligament does not directly connect to the
Corpus cavernosum penis
A corpus cavernosum penis (singular) (literally "cave-like body" of the penis, plural corpora cavernosa) is one of a pair of sponge-like regions of erectile tissue, which contain most of the blood in the penis during an erection.
Such a corpus ...
, but may still play a role in
erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is the type of sexual dysfunction in which the penis fails to become or stay erect during sexual activity. It is the most common sexual problem in men.Cunningham GR, Rosen RC. Overview of male ...
. The ligament can be surgically lengthened in a procedure known as ligamentolysis, which is a form of
penis enlargement
Penis enlargement, or male enhancement, is any technique aimed to increase the size of a human penis. Some methods aim to increase total length, others the shaft's girth, and yet others the glans size. Techniques include surgery, supplements, o ...
.
Gallery
File:Slide4Nemo.JPG, Anterior abdominal wall. Intermediate dissection. Anterior view.
File:Spermatic cord.jpg, Suspensory ligament of penis.
See also
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Suspensory ligament of clitoris
The suspensory ligament of the clitoris is a fibrous band at the deep fascial level that extends from the pubic symphysis to the deep fascia of the clitoris, anchoring the clitoris to the pubic symphysis. By virtue of this connection, the pubic s ...
*
fundiform ligament
The fundiform ligament or fundiform ligament of the penis is a specialization or thickening of the superficial ( Scarpa's) fascia extending from the linea alba of the lower abdominal wall.
It runs from the level of the pubic bone, laterally aroun ...
of penis
References
External links
* The Mayo Clinic -
Penis enlargement: Fulfillment or fallacy?*
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Mammal male reproductive system
Ligaments
Human penis anatomy