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Ischiocavernosus
Meaning: A perineal muscle covering the crura of the penis or clitoris that helps maintain erection.
In practice: Ischiocavernosus lies along the side of the perineum and is supplied by the pudendal nerve.
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Answer: Constrictor
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Answer: Multifidus
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