See Also: sphincter urethrae(medicine)
musculus sphincter urethrae(medicine)
musculus sphincter urethrae membranaceae(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
bulbus urethrae(medicine)
orificium urethrae externum(medicine)
ostium urethrae externum(medicine)
ostium urethrae internum(medicine)
pars prostatica urethrae(medicine)
arteria bulbi urethrae(medicine)

sphincter urethrae (medicine)


sphincter urethrae
Origin, ramus of pubis; insertion, with fellow in median raphe behind and in front of urethra; action, constricts membranous urethra; nerve supply, pudendal.

Synonym: musculus sphincter urethrae, external urethral sphincter, Guthrie's muscle, musculus compressor urethrae, musculus constrictor urethrae, musculus sphincter urethrae membranaceae, sphincter muscle of urethra, Wilson's muscle.