Which Muscle of the Pelvic Floor Acts as a Sphincter

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which muscle of the pelvic floor acts as a sphincter in the vagina and anal canal?

• A)Levator ani
• B)Ischiocavernosus
• C)Coccygeus
• D)Superficial transverse perineal muscle
• E)Bulbospongiosus

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