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Buck's fascia
Buck's fascia (pronounced: /bʌks 'fæʃɪə/) is a layer of deep fascia covering the three erectile bodies of the penis. It is named after the American surgeon, Gurdon Buck.
Etymology
The term "Buck's fascia" is named after Gurdon Buck, a pioneering American plastic surgeon who first described this anatomical structure in the mid-19th century.
Anatomy
Buck's fascia is a part of the penis anatomy. It is a deep fascia, a fibrous connective tissue, that envelops the three erectile bodies of the penis: the two corpora cavernosa and the corpus spongiosum. It is continuous with the deep fascia of the perineum and the dartos fascia of the scrotum.
Clinical significance
In the event of a penile fracture, Buck's fascia helps prevent the spread of blood and subsequent hematoma formation throughout the soft tissues of the penis and perineum. It is also involved in certain surgical procedures, such as the treatment of Peyronie's disease and penile implant surgery.
Related terms
- Fascia: A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.
- Corpora cavernosa: Two pieces of erectile tissue forming the bulk of the penis and the clitoris.
- Corpus spongiosum: The mass of spongy tissue surrounding the male urethra within the penis.
- Penile fracture: A rupture in one or both of the tunica albuginea, the fibrous coverings that envelop the penis's corpora cavernosa.
- Peyronie's disease: A connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Buck
- Wikipedia's article - Buck
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