The posterior labial nerves are superficial branches of the perineal nerve, which in itself is a branch of the pudendal nerve. The posterior labial nerves provide sensation to the labia majora and labia minora and surrounding skin. They also innervate the vestibule, or entrance, of the vagina.[1][2]
| Posterior labial nerves | |
|---|---|
 Posterior labial nerves labeled below in yellow | |
| Details | |
| From | Perineal nerve |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | nervi labiales posteriores |
| TA98 | A14.2.07.040F |
| TA2 | 6558 |
| FMA | 21868 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
The counterparts in males are the posterior scrotal nerves.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Kinter, Kevin J.; Newton, Bruce W. (February 10, 2023). "Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Pudendal Nerve". StatPearls [Internet]. National Library of Medicine: StatPearls Publishing.
- ^ Nguyen, John D.; Duong, Hieu (July 25, 2023). "Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Female External Genitalia". StatPearls [Internet]. National Library of Medicine: StatPearls Publishing.
See also
editExternal links
edit- Anatomy photo:41:09-0102 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "The Female Perineum: Muscles of the Superficial Perineal Pouch"
- Anatomy figure: 41:04-10 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Inferior view of female perineum, branches of the internal pudendal artery."