One of two muscles connecting from each side the ischium (bony prominence of the pelvis) to the penis or clitoris; helps to stabilize the penile erection and aids in erection of both the penis and clitoris by compressing the crus, thereby slowing venous return and forcing blood into the tissue. Older term is bulbospongiosus muscle.
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