Transversus perinei profundus muscle
Transversus perinei profundus muscle |
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Pelvic floor of man |
origin |
Ramus inferior ossis ischii |
approach |
Raphe perinei |
function |
Stabilization of the pelvic floor |
Innervation |
Pudendal nerve |
Spinal segments |
S2-S4 |
The transversus perinei profundus muscle ("deep transverse perineum muscle ") is a striated muscle of the pelvic floor and perineum ( perineum ). It arises on the lower branch ( ramus inferior ) of the ischium and moves towards the median plane, where it attaches to the perineal suture ( raphe perinei ), together with the corresponding muscle on the opposite side. As part of the external urethral sphincter ( Musculus urethralis ), it is compared to the Musculus sphincter urethrae membranaceae .
The transversus perinei superficialis muscle serves to stabilize the pelvic floor and maintain continence.