Fundiform ligament

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Fundiform ligament
Latin	ligamentum fundiforme penis
Gray's	subject #262 1249
Dorlands/Elsevier	l_09/12492251

The fundiform ligament is a specialization, thickening, of the superficial (Scarpa's) fascia extending from the linea alba of the lower abdominal wall.

It runs from the level of the pubic bone, laterally around the sides of the penis like a sling, and then unites at the base of the penis before going to the septum of the scrotum.

It is just superficial to the suspensory ligament.

[edit] External links

• SUNY Labs 35:03-0104 - "Anterior Abdominal Wall: Layers of the Superficial Fascia"
• SUNY Labs 42:03-0101 - "The Male Perineum and the Penis: The Fundiform Ligament"
• SUNY Anatomy Image 7040

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Although rarely mentioned, this ligament is also found in females.