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Subcutaneous Tissue of Penis (Right Half)
Urogenital System

Subcutaneous Tissue of Penis (Right Half)

Tela subcutanea penis

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Key Features/ Anatomical Relations

The subcutaneous tissue of the penis is superficial to the deep fascia of the penis and deep to the skin of the penis.

Function

The subcutaneous tissue of the penis permits a significant amount of movement of the skin of the penis over the underlying structures. This tissue region also transmits the passage of the superficial dorsal vein of the penis and its anastomoses.

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Fascia

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A fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves.

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