Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The sphincter urethrovaginalis is a muscle in women that surrounds the urethra and the vagina, aiding in the control of urination. It functions to constrict these passages, playing a crucial role in urinary continence.
A group of muscles that support the pelvic organs and assist in controlling bladder and bowel movements.
Urethra: The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, its flow is controlled by muscles like the sphincter urethrovaginalis.
Urinary Continence: The ability to control urination voluntarily, heavily reliant on muscular structures including the sphincter urethrovaginalis