Posterior labial nerves
| 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 posterior labial nerves are superficial branches of the perineal nerve, which in itself is a branch of the pudendal nerve. The posterior labial nerves innervate the vestibule, or entrance, of the vagina.[1][2]
The counterparts in males are the posterior scrotal nerves.[1]
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- ^ Nguyen, John D.; Duong, Hieu (July 25, 2023). "Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Female External Genitalia". StatPearls [Internet]. National Library of Medicine: StatPearls Publishing.