Internal pudendal veins
Internal Pudendal Veins
The Internal Pudendal Veins (In-ter-nal Pu-de-n-dal Veins) are a pair of veins that drain blood from the perineum and pelvis. They are counterparts to the internal pudendal artery and are part of the venous system.
Etymology
The term "pudendal" comes from the Latin word "pudendum," which means "to be ashamed of." This is a reference to the area of the body that these veins serve, which includes the external genitalia.
Anatomy
The internal pudendal veins originate in the deep veins of the penis or clitoris. They follow the course of the internal pudendal artery in reverse, draining blood from the perineum and pelvis. They eventually drain into the internal iliac vein.
Related Terms
- Perineum: The area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva.
- Pelvis: The lower part of the torso, between the abdomen and the legs.
- Internal pudendal artery: The artery that supplies blood to the perineum and the external genitalia.
- Venous system: The network of veins in the body that return blood to the heart.
- Deep veins: Veins that are deep within the body and are not visible from the outside.
- Internal iliac vein: The vein that drains blood from the pelvis and lower limbs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Internal pudendal veins
- Wikipedia's article - Internal pudendal veins
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