Posterior labial nerves explained

Posterior labial nerves
Latin:	nervi labiales posteriores
Branchfrom:	Perineal nerve

The posterior labial nerves are superficial branches of the perineal nerve, which in itself is a branch of the pudendal nerve. The posterior labial nerves provide sensation to the labia majora and labia minora and surrounding skin. They also innervate the vestibule, or entrance, of the vagina.^{[1] [2]}

The counterparts in males are the posterior scrotal nerves.^[1]

See also

• Anterior labial nerves

External links

• - "The Female Perineum: Muscles of the Superficial Perineal Pouch"
• - "Inferior view of female perineum, branches of the internal pudendal artery."

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kinter . Kevin J. . Newton . Bruce W. . Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Pudendal Nerve . StatPearls [Internet] . StatPearls Publishing . National Library of Medicine . February 10, 2023.
2. Web site: Nguyen . John D. . Duong . Hieu . Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Female External Genitalia . StatPearls [Internet] . StatPearls Publishing . National Library of Medicine . July 25, 2023.