The coronation of the clitoris: formally introducing the corona of the glans clitoris.

Anatomical terminology Anatomy Clitoris Medical terminology Penis

Journal

Anatomical science international

ISSN: 1447-073X

Titre abrégé: Anat Sci Int

Pays: Japan

ID NLM: 101154140

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Date de publication:
11 Jun 2024

Historique:

received: 30 04 2024

accepted: 23 05 2024

medline: 11 6 2024

pubmed: 11 6 2024

entrez: 11 6 2024

Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

The glans clitoris has a corona; however, unlike the corona of the glans penis, the corona of the glans clitoris is practically "nonexistent" as evidenced by the noteworthy absence of its mention and depiction in anatomical and clinical sciences. Accordingly, the corona of the glans clitoris has been neglected in anatomical education and clinical practice. This report details the history regarding the anatomical terminology of the glans and identifies that descriptions of the glans penis, corona of the glans penis, and other penile structures have preceded descriptions of the homologous anatomy of the clitoris by at least a century. Today, recognition of the corona of the glans clitoris, as well as the coronal sulcus and neck of the clitoris should be commonplace. Henceforth, the corona of the glans clitoris and its related anatomy including the sulcus of the glans clitoris and neck of the clitoris should be incorporated into anatomical and clinical language, illustrations, textbooks, education, and practice. Likewise, efforts should be made to propagate knowledge regarding the corona of the glans clitoris, coronal sulcus, and neck of the clitoris to the general public. Giving names to the anatomical structures of the clitoris will undoubtedly increase the awareness of their existence which, in turn, will encourage their clinical assessment and result in decreased morbidity and mortality. Likewise, improved self-awareness of clitoral anatomy will promote self-care which is important in the prevention of disease and the promotion of optimal sexual health.

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DOI: 10.1007/s12565-024-00782-6 PMID: 38861126

pubmed: 38861126

doi: 10.1007/s12565-024-00782-6

pii: 10.1007/s12565-024-00782-6

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