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Definition of Musculus sphincter urethrae
1. Noun. A striated sphincter muscle that constricts the urethra.
Group relationships: Urethra
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Sphincter, Sphincter, Sphincter Muscle
Medical Definition of Musculus sphincter urethrae
1. 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. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Sphincter Urethrae
Literary usage of Musculus sphincter urethrae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Text-book of Histology: Including the Microscopic Technic by Philipp Stöhr (1898)
"... on the external surface of the prostate body, where they are contiguous to
the bundles of striated muscle-fibers of the musculus sphincter urethrae ..."
2. Wiener Klinik (1901)
"Nach WALKER bildet der HENLE'sche Sphincter, der in Wirklichkeit nicht vom Musculus
sphincter urethrae ..."
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