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Pelvic Floor
Question | Answer |
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two paired muscles forming the bulk of the pelvic diaphragm | Levator Ani and Coccygeus |
muscles that form the urogenital diaphragm | Deep Tranverse Perineal Muscle and External Urethral Sphincter |
muscles forming the superficial space | Ischiocavernosus, Bulbospongiosus, and Superficial Tranverse Perineal Muscle |
a muscle that constricts the uretha | External Urethral Sphincter |
empties the urethra; assists in penile erection | Bulbospongiosus |
the most important muscle pair in supporting the pelvic viscera; forms sphincters at the anorectal junction | Levator Ani |
Retards venous drainage and helps maintain penile erection | Ischiocavernosus |