Corpus cavernosum of clitoris
The corpus cavernosum of clitoris is one of a pair of sponge-like regions of erectile tissue of the clitoris. It is made of a sponge-like tissue that fills with blood during erection. This is homologous to the corpus cavernosum penis. The term corpora cavernosa literally means "cave-like bodies".
| Corpus cavernosum of clitoris | |
|---|---|
Internal anatomy of clitoral body: 1. Trabeculae of corpora cavernosa of clitoris; 2. Cavernous spaces; 3. Dorsal nerve of clitoris; 4. Dorsal artery of clitoris; 5. Superficial dorsal veins of clitoris; 6. Deep dorsal vein of clitoris; 7. Deep artery of clitoris; 8. Skin; 9. Membranous layer of subcutaneous tissue; 10. Clitoral fascia; 11. Tunica albuginea; 12. Septum of clitoris. | |
The internal anatomy of the human vulva, with the clitoral hood and labia minora indicated as lines. | |
| Details | |
| Part of | Clitoris |
| System | Reproductive system |
| Function | Clitoral erection |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | corpus cavernosum clitoridis |
| TA98 | A09.2.02.005 |
| TA2 | 3569 |
| FMA | 20172 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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