Some aspects of striated urethral sphincter structure and function.
During the last 2 decades various routes of investigation have enhanced our knowledge of the striated urethral sphincter. Anatomic and neurophysiological studies as well as clinical evaluation in the form of urodynamic studies have demonstrated the components of the sphincter and its function. This information has provided the urologist with greater understanding of problems related to striated sphincter function.
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Department of Urology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018485:Muscle Fibers, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000502:physiology; D014521:Urethra / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014563:Urodynamics / Q000502:physiology*