Ischiocavernosus

Ischiocavernosus

The Ischiocavernosus is a muscle that is part of the human body. It is located in the pelvis and is part of the perineum. The muscle is involved in various functions, including sexual activity and urination.

Anatomy

The Ischiocavernosus muscle is found in both males and females. It is a flat, triangular muscle that lies beneath the bulbospongiosus muscle. It originates from the inner surface of the ischium, near the Ischial tuberosity, and inserts into the crus penis in males and the crus clitoris in females.

Function

The primary function of the Ischiocavernosus muscle is to aid in erection in males and clitoral erection in females by compressing the deep dorsal vein of the penis or clitoris. This muscle also helps to maintain the rigidity of the penis or clitoris during sexual activity.

Clinical significance

Damage to the Ischiocavernosus muscle can result in sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction in males and sexual arousal disorder in females. It can also affect urination, as the muscle is involved in the process of voiding urine.

See also

• Perineum
• Pelvic floor
• Erectile dysfunction
• Sexual arousal disorder

References

Ischiocavernosus Resources
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