External pudendal veins
Blood vessels of the pelvis
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The external pudendal veins (deep pudendal and superficial pudendal) are veins of the pelvis which drain into the great saphenous and femoral veins.[1]
SourceSuperficial dorsal vein of the penis/clitoris
Anterior scrotal veins/Anterior labial veins
Anterior scrotal veins/Anterior labial veins
Drains toFemoral vein
Latinvenae pudendae externae
| External pudendal veins | |
|---|---|
 The left femoral triangle. (Superficial external pudendal vessels labeled at upper left.) | |
 The superficial branches of the external pudendal veins. | |
| Details | |
| Source | Superficial dorsal vein of the penis/clitoris Anterior scrotal veins/Anterior labial veins |
| Drains to | Femoral vein |
| Artery | External pudendal artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | venae pudendae externae |
| TA98 | A12.3.11.004 |
| TA2 | 5059 |
| FMA | 70915 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Additional images
Anterior abdominal wall. Superficial dissection. Anterior view.
Anterior abdominal wall. Intermediate dissection. Anterior view
Superficial veins of lower limb. Superficial dissection. Anterior view.
