Rectourethral muscles

Musculi rectourethrales

  • Latin synonym: Musculi anorectoperineales
  • Synonym: Anorectoperineal muscles
  • Related terms: Anorectoperineal muscles; Rectourethral muscles

Definition

The anorectoperineal muscles (Rectourethral muscles) are in the male any of the bands (smooth muscle fibers) of the longitunal layer of the mucular coat of rectum and anal canal extending from the perineal flexure of the rectum to the membranous urethra above the perineal body.

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Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS