Pudendal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or near the pudendum; "pudendal nerve".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The pudendal nerve is a nerve in the pelvic region that provides motor and sensory innervation to the external genitalia.
- The pudendal nerve arises from the sacral spinal cord and exits the spinal canal through the sacral hiatus.
- The pudendal nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the perineum and the external genitalia, as well as motor innervation to the muscles of the pelvic floor.
- Damage to the pudendal nerve can result in loss of sensation in the genital area and loss of motor control over the pelvic floor muscles.
- The pudendal nerve is often used as a landmark in pelvic surgery due to its proximity to the external genitalia and the pelvic floor muscles.