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perineal body

central tendinous point

The perineal body (or central tendon of perineum) is a pyramidal fibromuscular mass in the middle line of the perineum at the junction between the urogenital triangle and the anal triangle. It is found in both males and females. In males, it is found between the bulb of penis and the anus; in females, is found between the vagina and anus, and about 1.25 cm in front of the latter. The perineal body is essential for the integrity of the pelvic floor, particularly in females. Its rupture during delivery leads to widening of the gap between the anterior free borders of levator ani muscle of both sides, thus predisposing the woman to prolapse of the uterus, rectum, or even the urinary bladder.

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Type Muscle
Structure parente tendon
Nom latin central tendinous point
FMA ID 20274

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the perineal body?

The perineal body (or central tendon of perineum) is a pyramidal fibromuscular mass in the middle line of the perineum at the junction between the urogenital triangle and the anal triangle. It is found in both males and females. In males, it is found between the bulb of penis and the anus; in female

What is the Latin name for the perineal body?

The Latin name for the perineal body is central tendinous point.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:20274 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006654 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — perineal body Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.