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ischiocavernosus

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A muscle of the penis, arising chiefly from the ischium, and inserted into the crus penis. Also called erector penis and erector clitoridis.

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  • noun anatomy A muscle just below the surface of the perineum, used to flex the anus, stabilize the erect penis (in males), and tense the vagina (in females).

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Examples

  • In addition, the ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus striated muscles, which located at the penile crus, are innervated by the motor pudendal nerve.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2009

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