male external urethral sphincter

bulboglandular

The external sphincter muscle of urethra (or sphincter urethrae membranaceae) surrounds the whole length of the membranous portion of the urethra, and is enclosed in the fasciæ of the urogenital diaphragm. They arch across the front of the urethra and bulbourethral glands, pass around the urethra, and behind it unite with the muscle of the opposite side, by means of a tendinous raphé.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure external urethral sphincter
Latin Name bulboglandular
FMA ID 19733

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the male external urethral sphincter?
The external sphincter muscle of urethra (or sphincter urethrae membranaceae) surrounds the whole length of the membranous portion of the urethra, and is enclosed in the fasciæ of the urogenital diaphragm. They arch across the front of the urethra and bulbourethral glands, pass around the urethra, a
What is the Latin name for the male external urethral sphincter?
The Latin name for the male external urethral sphincter is bulboglandular.

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