Crus of clitoris

: clitoral crus) are two erectile tissue structures, which together form a "V" shape.

The crura are attached to the pubic arch, and are adjacent to the vestibular bulbs.

The crura flank the urethra, urethral sponge, and vagina and extend back toward the pubis.

Each clitoral crus connects to the rami of the pubis and the ischium.

[1] During sexual arousal, the crura become engorged with blood, as does all of the erectile tissue of the clitoris.

Shows the sub-areas of the clitoris. Areas include clitoral glans, body, crura. Also shows vestibular bulbs and corpora cavernosa