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A corpus cavernosum penis (singular) (from Latin, characterised by "cavities/ hollows" [2] of the penis, pl.: corpora cavernosa) is one of a pair of sponge-like regions of erectile tissue, which contain most of the blood in the penis of several animals during an erection.
Peyronie's disease is a connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis.Specifically, scar tissue forms in the tunica albuginea, the thick sheath of tissue surrounding the corpora cavernosa, causing pain, abnormal curvature, erectile dysfunction, indentation, loss of girth and shortening.
They continue into the dorsal aspect of the shaft forming the two corpora cavernosa that are separated by the septum of the penis. [5] During arousal, the root and the corpora cavernosa engorge with blood and become rigid . Meanwhile, the corpus spongiosum remains pliable making the urethra a viable channel for semen during ejaculation. [6]
Technique in which fluid is pumped into the penis at a known rate and pressure. It gives a measurement of the vascular pressure in the corpus cavernosum during an erection. [citation needed] Corpus cavernosometry Cavernosography measurement of the vascular pressure in the corpus cavernosum. Saline is infused under pressure into the corpus ...
Erectile tissue is tissue in the body with numerous vascular spaces, or cavernous tissue, that may become engorged with blood. [1] [2] However, tissue that is devoid of or otherwise lacking erectile tissue (such as the labia minora, vestibule, vagina and urethra) may also be described as engorging with blood, often with regard to sexual arousal.
Penile fracture is rupture of one or both of the tunica albuginea, the fibrous coverings that envelop the penis's corpora cavernosa.It is caused by rapid blunt force to an erect penis, usually during vaginal intercourse, or aggressive masturbation. [4]
The corpora cavernosa are innervated by lesser and greater cavernous nerves and form most of the penis containing blood vessels that fill with blood to help make an erection. [8] The crura are the proximal parts of the corpora cavernosa. The corpus spongiosum is an erectile tissue surrounding the urethra.
Ischemic priapism is typically treated with a nerve block of the penis followed by aspiration of blood from the corpora cavernosa. [3] If this is not sufficient, the corpus cavernosum may be irrigated with cold, normal saline or injected with phenylephrine. [3] Nonischemic priapism is often treated with cold packs and compression. [3]