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The '''perineal raphe''' extends from the [[anus]], through the mid-line of the [[scrotum]] (scrotal raphe) and upwards through the posterior mid-line aspect of the [[penis]] (penile raphe).
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The '''perineal [[raphe]]''' extends from the [[anus]], through the mid-line of the [[scrotum]] (scrotal raphe) and upwards through the posterior mid-line aspect of the [[penis]] (penile raphe).


It is observed as a noticeable line.
It is observed as a noticeable line.
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==Additional images==
==Additional images==
[[Image:Gray1119.png|thumb|left|Stages in the development of the external sexual organs in the male and female.]]
<center>
[[Image:Raphe Scrotum.JPG|thumb|left|Scrotal and penile raphe.]]
<gallery>
[[Image:RaphePerinealScrotal.jpg|thumb|left|Perineal and scrotal raphe.]]
Image:Gray1119.png|Stages in the development of the external sexual organs in the male and female.
Image:Raphe Scrotum.JPG|Scrotal and penile raphe.
Image:RaphePerinealScrotal.jpg|Perineal and scrotal raphe.
</gallery>
</center>


==See also==
* [[raphe]]

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Revision as of 06:13, 7 February 2008

Perineal raphe
The perineum. The integument and superficial layer of superficial fascia reflected. (Raphe visible at top.)
The scrotum.
Details
Precursorurogenital folds
Identifiers
Latinraphe perinei
TA98A09.5.00.002
A09.4.01.013
A09.4.03.002
TA23698
FMA20244
Anatomical terminology

The perineal raphe extends from the anus, through the mid-line of the scrotum (scrotal raphe) and upwards through the posterior mid-line aspect of the penis (penile raphe).

It is observed as a noticeable line.

It is the result of a fetal developmental phenomenon whereby the scrotum (the developmental equivalent of the labia in females) and penis close toward the midline and fuse.

The resulting ridge of tissue is evident as the perineal raphe.

Additional images

Stages in the development of the external sexual organs in the male and female.
File:Raphe Scrotum.JPG
Scrotal and penile raphe.
File:RaphePerinealScrotal.jpg
Perineal and scrotal raphe.