Perinuem of Pelvis Flashcards
What are the muscles of the perineum of the pelvis?
External urethral sphincter
Superficial transverse perineal
Ischiocavernosus
Bulbospongiosus
What is the origin and insertion of the external urethral sphincter?
O - pubis
I - urethra
What is the action and innervation of the external urethral sphincter?
A - relaxes during urination
I - pudendal nerve
What is the origin and insertion of the superficial transverse perineal?
O - ischial tuberosity
I - perineal body
What is the action and innervation of the superficial transverse perineal?
A - stabilize perineum
I - pudendal nerve
What is the origin and insertion of ischiocavernosus?
O - ischial tuberosity
I - crus (penis or clitoris)
What is the action and innervation of ischiocavernosus?
A - move blood
I - pudendal nerve
What is the origin and insertion of bulbospongiosus?
O - perineal body
I - corpus cavernosum
What is the action and innervation of bulbospongiosus?
A - move blood and ejaculation
I - pudendal nerve