main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary cavernous nerves Synonyms: corpus (or corpora) cavernosa nerves Definition: (KAV-ver-nuss) The nerves that produce natural erections. (See top of drawing.) Enroute to the corpora cavernosa in the penis, they cross and are attached to the surface of the prostate gland. In the nerve-sparing prostatectomy, the surgeon must peel them from the prostate to spare them. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.