Fascia pelvis. 



89 



Tuberc. pubic. 



431. Anterior Surface of the Symphisis, after 

 removal of the Corpora cavernosa penis. 



The deep perineal fascia, Fascia perlnei profunda, is stretched 

 across the subpubic arch on the deep surface of the crura of the penis 

 and bulb of the urethra. It consists of two layers, an anterior and a 

 poster io r ; the anterior is attached on each side to the rami of the 

 pubis and ischium, while posteriorly it becomes connected with the posterior 

 layer. This layer is perforated by the urethra about an inch below the 

 symphisis. The posterior layer consists of right and left lateral halves, 

 which are separated in the middle line by the urethra close to the neck 

 of the prostate. The layer is superficial to the anterior fibres of the 

 Levator ani muscle, which lie between it and the recto-vesical fascia, 

 and is connected with a thin web of areolar tissue, which extends back- 

 wards on the surface of the M. Levator ani, and is distinguished as the 

 anal fascia. 



Heitzmann, Atlas. II. 12 



