Superficial Transverse Perineal Muscle – Male
Superficial Transverse Perineal Muscle – Male
☆transversus perinaei superficialis - transversus perinaei;
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Anatomy
- Origin
- It arises by tendinous fibers from the inner and forepart of the tuberosity of the ischium.
- Insertion
- Running medialward, it is inserted into the central tendinous point of the perineum, joining in this situation with the muscle of the opposite side, with the Sphincter ani externus behind, and with the Bulbocavernosus in front.
- Nerve
- Perineal branch of the pudendal nerve.
- Actions
- The simultaneous contraction of the two muscles serves to fix the central tendinous point of the perineum.
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