Muscles Of The Pelvic Diaphragm, Urogential Diaphragm, And Perineum Flashcards
1
Q
Levator ani muscle group:
(Pelvic diaphragm)
Pubococcygeus
Iliococcygeus
Ischiococcygeus
A
Interior of pelvic bones
Coccyx
Supports pelvic diaphragm
2
Q
Deep transverse perineal
Urogenital diaphragm
A
Ischiopubic rami
Perineal body
Supports pelvic organs
3
Q
External urethral sphincter
Urogenital diaphragm
A
No origin or insertion
Compresses urethra
4
Q
External anal sphincter
Perineum
A
Coccyx
Connective tissues around anal canal
Closes anal opening
5
Q
Bulbospongiosus
Perineum
A
Perineal body
Corpus spongiosum (male) Clitoris (female)
Expels semen and urine (males)
Constricts opening of vagina (female)
6
Q
Ischiocavernosus
Perineum
A
Ischiopubic rami
Corpus cavernosum (male) Clitoris (female)
Maintains erection of penis or clitoris
7
Q
Superficial transverse perineal
Perineum
A
Ischial tuberosity
Perineal body
Assists in stabilizing perineal body
