sphincter urethrovaginalis muscle
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musculus sphincter urethrovaginalis — [TA] sphincter urethrovaginalis muscle: origin, perineal body; insertion, passes lateral to the vagina on either side and blends with its partner anterior to the urethra below the compressor urethrae muscle; innervation, perineal branches of the… … Medical dictionary
sphincter — A muscle that encircles a duct, tube, or orifice in such a way that its contraction constricts the lumen or orifice. SYN: musculus s. [TA], s. muscle [TA]. [G. sphinkter, a band or lace] s. of ampulla s. of hepatopancreatic ampulla. anatomic s.… … Medical dictionary
External sphincter muscle of female urethra — Infobox Anatomy Name = External sphincter muscle of female urethra Latin = musculus sphincter urethrae externus urethrae femininae GraySubject = GrayPage = Caption = Sagittal section of the lower part of a female trunk, right segment. (Sphincter… … Wikipedia
musculus — SYN: muscle.For histologic description, see muscle. [L. a little mouse, a muscle, fr. mus (mur ), a mouse] musculi abdominis SYN: muscles of abdomen, under muscle. m. abductor [TA] SYN: abductor (muscle). m. abductor … Medical dictionary
compressor — 1. A muscle, contraction of which causes compression of any structure. 2. An instrument for making pressure on a part, especially on an artery to prevent loss of blood. SYN: compressorium. c. urethrae [TA] … Medical dictionary
