Skip to main content

Unfortunately we don't fully support your browser. If you have the option to, please upgrade to a newer version or use Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari 14 or newer. If you are unable to, and need support, please send us your feedback.

We'd appreciate your feedback.Tell us what you think!opens in new tab/window

Elsevier
Publish with us
Pubourethral Ligament
Connective Tissue

Pubourethral Ligament

Ligamentum pubourethralis

Read more

Description

The paired pubourethral ligaments attach from the posterior surface of the pubic bone to the dorsal aspect of the proximal urethra and the neck of the bladder (Standring, 2016). These ligaments are thought to aid in the suspension of the urethra in both active and passive phases.

Complete Anatomy
The world's most advanced 3D anatomy platform
Try it for Free
Pubourethral Ligament
Pubourethral Ligament
Pubourethral Ligament

See these models in 3D with Complete Anatomy Appopens in new tab/window

References

Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.

Complete Anatomy

The world's most advanced 3D anatomy platform

Try it for Free
Complete Anatomy