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crus of penis

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crus (krus) pl. cru´ra   [L.]
1. leg (1).
2. a leglike part.

crus ce´rebri  a structure comprising fiber tracts descending from the cerebral cortex to form the longitudinal fascicles of the pons.
crus of clitoris  the continuation of each corpus cavernosum of the clitoris, diverging posteriorly to be attached to the pubic arch.
crura of diaphragm  two fibromuscular bands that arise from the lumbar vertebrae and insert into the central tendon of the diaphragm.
crus of fornix  either of two flattened bands of white substance that unite to form the body of the fornix.
crus of penis  the continuation of each corpus cavernosum of the penis, diverging posteriorly to be attached to the pubic arch.

crus of penis
n.
The posterior portion of the corpus cavernosum of the penis attached to the ischiopubic ramus.


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