Tendinous center of the perineum [Perineal body]
Centrum tendineum perinei [Corpus perineale]
Definition
the tendinous center of the perineum (perineal body) is a fibromuscular structure located in the midline of the perineum. It serves as a central point of attachment for several perineal muscles, including the external anal sphincter, bulbospongiosus, and superficial and deep transverse perineal muscles.
This structure plays an important role in:
Supporting the pelvic organs,
Maintaining perineal integrity during defecation, urination, and parturition,
Providing a stable anchor for muscle contractions involved in tail and urogenital functions.
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