Espiral AtlasBulbospongiosus muscle
musculus bulbospongiosus
Supports and fixes the perineal body and the pelvic floor. In men, it compresses the bulb of the penis to expel the last drops of urine or semen and helps erection.
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- Origin
- Insertion
- Innervation
- Blood supply
Related clinical cases
- Episiotomy and the muscles of the perineum
- Kegel exercises and the muscles of the female perineum
- Vaginismus
- Rupture of the urethra in men and urine extravasation