Origin
Ischium – inferior rami.
Insertion
The deep transverse perineal muscles on either side integrate with each other.
Blood supply
Internal pudendal artery.
Nerve supply
Pudendal nerve.
Action
It helps to support the pelvic floor and helps to expel the semen. It also helps to excrete the last drop of urine in both males and females.
Disease/Injury
Chances of urinary incontinence may be caused if this muscle gets injured, in both males and females.
Muscle Exercise
Lunges with a medicinal ball help to strengthen the deep transverse perinei muscle.
Interesting fact
NA