ischiocavernosus

noun

: a muscle on each side that arises from the ischium near the crus of the penis or clitoris and is inserted on the crus near the pubic symphysis

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“Ischiocavernosus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ischiocavernosus. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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