corpus cavernosum clitoridis

cavernous body of clitoris

The corpus cavernosum clitoridis is one of a pair of sponge-like regions of erectile tissue which contain most of the blood in the clitoris during clitoral erection. This is homologous to the corpus cavernosum penis in the male; the body of the clitoris contains erectile tissue in a pair of corpora cavernosa (literally 'cave-like bodies'), with a recognisably similar structure.

Tipo Organ
Estructura principal reproductive structure
Nombre latino cavernous body of clitoris
FMA ID 20172

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the corpus cavernosum clitoridis?
The corpus cavernosum clitoridis is one of a pair of sponge-like regions of erectile tissue which contain most of the blood in the clitoris during clitoral erection. This is homologous to the corpus cavernosum penis in the male; the body of the clitoris contains erectile tissue in a pair of corpora
What is the Latin name for the corpus cavernosum clitoridis?
The Latin name for the corpus cavernosum clitoridis is cavernous body of clitoris.

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