Medical Definition of Musculus puborectalis
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The medial part of the musculus levator ani (pubococcygeus muscle) that passes from the body of the pubis around the anus to form a muscular sling at the level of the anorectal junction; it contracts to increase the perineal flexure during a peristalsis to maintain faecal continence and relaxes to allow defecation.
Synonym: musculus puborectalis, Braune's muscle, puborectal muscle.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Puborectalis
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