Venae Dorsales Clitoridis Superficiales (Noun)
Meaning
Superficial dorsal veins of the clitoris; tributaries of the external pudendal vein on either side.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The venae dorsales clitoridis superficiales are located on either side of the clitoris, and serve as superficial dorsal veins draining the clitoral region.
- The venae dorsales clitoridis superficiales collect blood from the dorsal surface of the clitoris and transfer it to the external pudendal vein.
- In females, the venae dorsales clitoridis superficiales are lesser in size but have a significant similarity to the superficial dorsal veins of the penis.
- Anatomically, the relationship between the venae dorsales clitoridis superficiales and the clitoral structure must be understood in context to the surrounding venous system.
- Clinically, visualization of the venae dorsales clitoridis superficiales may require additional imaging tools to differentiate them from other surrounding clitoral structures.