An obstetrician performs a median episiotomy on a woman before paurition to prevent uncontrolled tearing. If the perineal body is damaged, the function of which of the following muscles might be impaired?
Correct Answer: Bulbospongiosus and superficial transverse perineal
Description: The perineal body (central tendon of the perineum) is a fibromuscular node at the center of the perineum. It provides attachment for the bulbospongiosus, the superficial and deep transverse perineal muscles, and the sphincter ani externus muscles. Other muscles (ischiocavernosus, sphincter urethrae, and obturator internus) are not attached to the perineal body.
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