Buck's fascia
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The penis in transverse section, showing the blood vessels (Buck's fascia is labeled deep fascia)
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Cross section of penis with emphasis on fascial layers
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| Latin | Fascia penis or fascia penis profunda |
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| FMA | {{#property:P1402}} |
| Anatomical terminology
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Buck's fascia (deep fascia of the penis,[1][2] Gallaudet's fascia[3] or fascia of the penis) is a layer of deep fascia covering the three erectile bodies of the penis.[4]
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Structure
Buck's fascia is continuous with the external spermatic fascia in the scrotum and the suspensory ligament of the penis.
On its ventral aspect, it splits to envelop corpus spongiosum in a separate compartment from the tunica albuginea and corporal bodies.[5]65
Variation
Sources differ on its proximal extent. Some state that it is a continuation of the deep perineal fascia,[6] whereas others state that it fuses with the tunical albuginea.[5] 65
Function
The deep dorsal vein of the penis is inside Buck's fascia, but the superficial dorsal veins of the penis are in the superficial (dartos) fascia immediately under the skin.
History
Etymology
The name Buck's fascia is named after Gurdon Buck, an American plastic surgeon.
Additional images
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Spermatic cord 5.jpg
Dissection of the penis and its surroundings.
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Anterior abdominal wall.Intermediate dissection.Anterior view
See also
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References
- ↑ Anatomy photo:42:06-0101 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "The Male Perineum and the Penis: Deep Vessels and Nerves of the Penis"
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External links
- perineum at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) (maleugtrianglesection)
- Diagram (flash) at rnceus.com
