perineum
Sign in to saveThe perineum (: perineums or perinea) in placental mammals is the space between the anus and the genitals. The human perineum is between the anus and scrotum in the male or between the anus and vulva in the female. The perineum is the region of the body between the pubic symphysis (pubic arch) and the coccyx (tail bone), including the perineal body and surrounding structures. The perineal raphe is visible and pronounced to varying degrees.
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The perineum is the area of your body located between your anus and genitals—specifically between the anus and scrotum in men, or between the anus and vulva in women. This region, which extends from the pubic bone to the tailbone, matters because it contains important muscles and structures that support basic bodily functions.
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Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Perineum
- Anatomy.Latin
- perineum, perinaeum
- Anatomy.Greek
- περίνεος, περίναιον
- Anatomy.Image
- File:The male and female perineum.jpg
- Anatomy.Caption
- The human male perineum (left) and human female perineum (right)
- Anatomy.Image2
- File:1116 Muscle of the Perineum.jpg
- Anatomy.Caption2
- The muscles of the male (left) and female (right) perineum
- Anatomy.System
- Musculoskeletal system
- Anatomy.Artery
- Perineal artery, dorsal artery of the penis and deep artery of the penis
- Anatomy.Nerve
- Perineal nerve, posterior scrotal nerves, dorsal nerve of the penis or dorsal nerve of the clitoris
- Anatomy.Lymph
- Primarily superficial inguinal lymph nodes
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The perineum (: perineums or perinea) in placental mammals is the space between the anus and the genitals. The human perineum is between the anus and scrotum in the male or between the anus and vulva in the female. The perineum is the region of the body between the pubic symphysis (pubic arch) and the coccyx (tail bone), including the perineal body and surrounding structures. The perineal raphe is visible and pronounced to varying degrees.
The perineum is frequently perceived as an erogenous zone, with touch in that area being perceived as both erogenous and aversive by different individuals.