Lateral Puboprostatic Ligament (Left)
Ligamentum laterale puboprostaticum
Read moreStructure/Morphology
The lateral puboprostatic ligament is a thickening of the superior fascia of the pelvic diaphragm. In males, the detrusor apron extends over the anterior surface of the prostate and condenses distally and anteriorly to form the lateral puboprostatic ligament.
Related parts of the anatomy
Key Features/ Anatomical Relations
The lateral puboprostatic ligament runs anterior and medially from the tendinous arch of pelvic fascia to the pubis.
Function
The lateral puboprostatic ligament aids in anchoring the neck of the bladder, prostate, and lowermost portion of the prostatic urethra.
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Entheseal structures are widely located throughout the body and are represented by the interface between bone and several tissues including tendon, joint capsules and ligaments.
