Volume 2

An introduction to the study of human anatomy / [James Paxton].

  • Paxton, James, 1786-1860
Date:
1831-1834
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Credit: An introduction to the study of human anatomy / [James Paxton]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    two roots, and a septum in part of its extent, but it is so incomplete a partition, that, with cloquet, ciiaussier and others, we must consider it as a single body. The corpus cavernosum forms about two-thirds of the volume of the penis : it is placed over the urethra, and extends from the anterior and inner part of the sciatic tuberosity, as far as the substance of the glans. The roots of the corpus cavernosum are attached to the inner border of the ramus of the ischium and pubes; they are about two inches in length, commencing in front of the sciatic tuberosity, and uniting at the inferior part of the symphysis pubes. The triangular space which separates them from each other, is occupied by fat and by the urethra. The anterior extremity of the corpus cavernosum is united to the base of the glans, and perforated by several apertures for the passage of vessels. Its upper surface is marked with a longitudinal groove, in which we observe the dorsal artery and veins of the penis. Posteriorly it gives attachment to the suspensory ligament of this organ, being a fibrous fasciculus attached to the inferior part of the symphysis pubes. The inferior surface is marked by a broad, deep groove, which receives the superior side of the canal of the urethra, to which it adheres by a fila¬ mentous cellular tissue. ORGANIZATION OF THE CORPUS CAVERNOSUM. The corpus cavernosum is composed of a very strong fibrous tunic, of an opaque white appearance, excepting at its roots and at the anterior extremity, where its colour is more or less livid. Its fibres are for the most part longitudinal, and are interwoven posteriorly with the