One of two erectile tissue structures of the human clitoris
The clitoral crura (sg. : clitoral crus ) are two erectile tissue structures, which together form a "V" shape. Crus is a Latin word that means "leg". Each "leg" of the V converges on the clitoral body . At each divergent point is a corpus cavernosum . Together with the vestibular bulbs , they form the clitoral root . The crura are attached to the pubic arch , and are adjacent to the vestibular bulbs. The crura flank the urethra , urethral sponge , and vagina and extend back toward the pubis . Each clitoral crus connects to the rami of the pubis and the ischium .[ 1]
During sexual arousal , the crura become engorged with blood, as does all of the erectile tissue of the clitoris.[ 2] [ 3]
The clitoral crura are each covered by an ischiocavernosus muscle .[ 4]
Shows the sub-areas of the clitoris. Areas include clitoral glans, body, crura. Also shows vestibular bulbs and corpora cavernosa
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References
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