Unit 3 - Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum: Muscles of the Perineum (Ex. III) Flashcards Preview

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Q

external anal sphincter

A
O: encircles anus 
I: anococcygeal ligament
**runs P from perineal body to anococcygeal ligament**
Inn: pudendal n. (S2-S4)
A: closes anus
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bulbospongiosus

A

O: perineal body
I: clitoris (F) or penile raphe (M)
**runs A from perineal body to clitoris (F) or penile raphe (M)
Inn: pudendal n. (S2-S4)
A: females - compresses greater vestibular gland; males - assists in erection

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ischiocavernosus

A

O: ischial ramus
I: crus of clitoris or penis
Inn: pudendal n. (S2-S4)
A: maintains erection by squeezing blood into corpus cavernosum of clitoris or penis

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superficial transverse perineal

A

O: ischial ramus
I: perineal body
Inn: pudendal n. (S2-S4)
A: holds pelvic organs in place; closes urethra

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