Espiral Atlas
MusclePelvis and perineum

Ischiocavernosus muscle

musculus ischiocavernosus

Maintains erection of the penis or clitoris, by compressing the venous outflow and driving blood from the root to the body.

Pelvis and perineum – 3D human anatomy atlas

In the full entry

The full entry, with every field, sources, quiz and clinical correlations, is in the atlas.

  • Origin
  • Insertion
  • Innervation
  • Blood supply

Related clinical cases

  • Episiotomy and the muscles of the perineum
  • Vaginismus

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