Compressor urethrae
Compressor urethrae
- Latin synonym: Musculus compressor urethrae; Compressor urethrae femininae
- Synonym: Compressor urethrae muscle
- Related terms: Compressor urethrae female
Definition
The origin of the compressor urethrae muscle is the right and left inferior pubic ramus and it wraps anteriorly around the urethra so when it contracts it squeezes the urethra against the vagina.
Source : wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urethral_sphincters
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