Espiral Atlas
VeinPelvis and perineum

Deep dorsal vein of penis

vena dorsalis profunda penis

Prostatic venous plexus (which also receives the vesical plexus). Part of the blood goes to the internal pudendal vein. The bulbospongiosus and ischiocavernosus muscles compress it and its tributaries, which helps maintain erection.

Pelvis and perineum – 3D human anatomy atlas

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