posterior scrotal vein

A vein that is a tributary of the internal pudendal vein and drains the skin and fascial layers of the posterior scrotum.

種類 Bone
親構造 vein
FMA ID 21254

よくある質問

What is the posterior scrotal vein?
The posterior scrotal vein is a small venous vessel that drains blood from the skin and fascial layers of the posterior scrotum. It serves as a tributary of the internal pudendal vein.
Where is the posterior scrotal vein located?
The posterior scrotal vein is located in the posterior region of the scrotum, draining into the internal pudendal vein. It runs within the superficial tissues of the posterior scrotal surface.
What is the function of the posterior scrotal vein?
The posterior scrotal vein returns venous blood from the skin and fascial layers of the posterior scrotum to the internal pudendal vein, which ultimately drains into the internal iliac venous system.
What conditions may be associated with the posterior scrotal vein?
The posterior scrotal vein may be involved in scrotal venous congestion or trauma-related hematoma of the perineal region. Inflammation or infection of the scrotal skin may also be associated with changes in this venous drainage.
What does the posterior scrotal vein look like?
The posterior scrotal vein is a small, thin-walled venous vessel running in the subcutaneous tissues of the posterior scrotum. It is typically not visible on standard imaging unless pathologically dilated.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.