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pudendal

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pudendal
[pu-den′dal]
pertaining to or supplying the pudendum, such as pudendal nerves or a pudendal block.

pudendal [pu-den´dal]
pertaining to or supplying the pudendum, such as pudendal nerves (see Appendix 3-5) or a pudendal block.

pudendal
pertaining to the pudendum.

pudendal block
anesthesia produced by blocking the pudendal nerves, accomplished by injection of the local anesthetic into the tuberosity of the ischium.
pudendal fissure
see rima pudendi.
internal pudendal block
local nerve block used mostly for exteriorizing the bull's penis for examination or treatment. The hypodermic needle is introduced through the ischiorectal fossa and directed to the nerve by a hand in the rectum.


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The drugs were used and analysed in female and male rat internal pudendal arteries, which supply blood to the penis in men and to the vagina and clitoris in women.
Patented is a system comprising a thong-shaped holder for holding an absorbent article in close bodily contact in the pudendal region.
Pudendal Anesthesia If you don''t have an epidural or if your epidural is not working well (a rare occurrence), your care provider may need to numb your pelvic area for a forceps delivery or to repair a tear.
 
 
 
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