English Explanatory Dictionary

ischiocavernosus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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

ischiocavernosus ischiocavernosi

Etymology

From ischio- + Latin cavernōsus.

Derived words

ischiocavernosal
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