pudendális

Pudendális is an adjective derived from the Latin word "pudendum," meaning "that of which one should be ashamed." In anatomical and medical contexts, it refers to structures or nerves related to the external genitalia, particularly in the pelvic region. The most common usage is in reference to the pudendal nerve, which is a major nerve of the perineum. This nerve originates from the sacral plexus and carries sensory and motor information to and from the external genitalia and pelvic floor muscles. Conditions affecting the pudendal nerve, such as pudendal neuralgia, can cause pain, numbness, or other sensations in the areas it innervates. The pudendal artery and vein also supply and drain blood from this region. The term "pudendal cleft" might refer to the vulval cleft in females or the scrotum in males, though these specific uses are less frequent in modern terminology. Overall, "pudendális" denotes structures and sensations associated with the external reproductive and urinary organs and their immediate surrounding area.