musculus sphincter urethrae externus urethrae masculinae
- musculus sphincter urethrae externus urethrae masculinae
- [TA] external sphincter muscle of male urethra: origin, ramus of pubis; insertion, median raphe behind and in front of urethra; innervation, perineal; action, compresses the membranous part of the urethra. Called also striated sphincter, external sphincter of male urethra, external urethral sphincter of male urethra, and m. sphincter urethrae membranaceae.
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external sphincter of male urethra — musculus sphincter urethrae externus urethrae masculinae … Medical dictionary
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