THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PERINEUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What structure superficially covers the greater vestibular gland?
A
membrana perineal
B
bulbospongiosus muscle
C
superficial transverse perineal muscle
D
fascia perineal superficial
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In both sexes, the bulbospongiosus muscle is located in the superficial perineal space of perineum, anterior to the perineal body. In males, the muscle covers the bulb of penis and corpora cavernosa. In females, it is found on each side of vaginal orifice covering the bulbs of the vestibule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Purpose: The bulbospongiosus muscle is part of the superficial muscular layer of the perineum and pelvic floor.

Detailed explanation-3: -The superficial perineal space contains the erectile tissues, skeletal muscles, and the terminal branches of the internal pudendal vessels and nerves.

Detailed explanation-4: -superficial transverse perinei, bulbospongiosus and ischiocavernosus). Its contents include the superficial transverse perineal muscles along with the pudendal neurovasculature, corpus spongiosum and corpora cavernosa.

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