Structure.
- Origin: ischial tuberosity.
- Insertion: perineal body of perineum.
Function.
- Concentric action: stabilize perineal body of perineum.
- Isometric action:
- Innervation: perineal branch of pudendal nerve of sacral plexus.
- Arterial supply: perineal branch of the internal pudendal artery.
Clinical Significance.
Superficial transverse perineal. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.
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