Which of the following is not involved in formation of perineal body -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Buibocavernosuso Perineal body is the central point of the perineum. It is a fibromuscular node situated in the median plane, about 1-25 cm in front of the anal margin and close to the bulb of penis. Ten muscles of the perineum converge and interlace in the perineal body -Two unpaired :- (i) External anal sphincter, and (ii) Fibres of longitudinal muscle coat of anal canal.Four paired (i) Bulbospongiosus, (ii) Superficial transverse perenei, (iii) Deep transversus perenei, and (iv) Levator ani.o In females, sphincter urethrovaginalis is also attached here
Superficial transverse perenei
Deep transverse perenei
Bulbocavemosus
Levator ani
Pelvis