Quick Facts
Origin: Substance of the clitoris.
Course: Crosses the transverse ligament of the clitoris and pierces perineal membrane to drain into the vesical venous plexus.
Tributaries: Deep veins of clitoris.
Drainage: Clitoris.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The deep dorsal vein of clitoris originates in the substance of the clitoris.
Course
Along its course, the deep dorsal vein traverses the suspensory ligament of the clitoris and pierces the perineal membrane, close to the pubic symphysis, to drain into the vesical venous plexus.
Tributaries
Deep dorsal vein of the clitoris may receive tributaries from the deep vein of the clitoris.
Structures Drained
The deep dorsal vein of the clitoris drains venous blood from the clitoris. During sexual arousal, the deep dorsal vein of the clitoris is compressed by the bulbospongiosus muscles. This aids in the erection of the clitoris.
List of Clinical Correlates
- Urogenital injuries
