Ischiocavernosus
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ischiocavernosus is a noun meaning (anatomy) A muscle just below the surface of the perineum, used to flex the anus, stabilize the erect penis (in males), and tense the vagina (in females).
Meaning
(anatomy) A muscle just below the surface of the perineum, used to flex the anus, stabilize the erect penis (in males), and tense the vagina (in females).
Word Forms
- ischiocavernosi
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bulbospongiosus, bulbocavernosus, pubococcygeus, coccygeus, iliococcygeus, cremaster.
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