Muscles of Pelvic Floor & Perineum Flashcards
1
Q
Levator ani (pubococcygeus, puborectalis, and iliococcygeus)
A
O: inside pelvis
2
Q
Coccygeus
A
supports pelvic organs
3
Q
Deep transverse perineal muscle
A
supports pelvic organs
4
Q
External urethral sphincter
A
constricts urethra, voluntary control of urination, helps support pelvic organs
5
Q
Ischiocavernosus
A
retards venous drainage and maintains erection of penis/clitorus
6
Q
Bulbospongiosus
A
empties male urethra, assists in erection of penis/clitoris
7
Q
Superficial transverse perineal muscles
A
stabilizes & strengthens central tendon of perineum
8
Q
External anal sphincter (in both urogenital diaphragm and superficial perineal space)
A
voluntary control of defecation
