Low-magnification LM of the clitoris in transverse section. The organ comprises two corpora cavernosa (*). They contain erectile tissue, which accounts for the spongy appearance. 3×. H&E.
Higher magnification LM of erectile tissue of the clitoris. An anastomotic network of many thin-walled vascular channels (*) makes up the erectile tissue. Surrounding connective tissue contains blood vessels (BV) with thicker walls. 30×. H&E.
Higher magnification LM of erectile tissue of the clitoris. An anastomotic network of many thin-walled vascular channels (*) makes up the erectile tissue. Surrounding connective tissue contains blood vessels (BV) with thicker walls. 30×. H&E.
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