Perineum vs Kegel - What's the difference?
perineum | kegel |
(anatomy) The region between the anus and the vagina in women and between the scrotum and anus in men.
* 1827 , Guy's Hospital: Case of Fistula in Perineo, Successfully Treated'', ''The Lancet , Volume 12,
* 2005 , Brian J. Moran, 27: Using the perineal pressure applicator device'', Adam P. Dicker, Gregory S. Merrick, Frank M. Waterman, Richard K. Valicenti, Leonar G. Gomella (editors), ''Basic and Advanced Techniques in Prostate Brachytherapy ,
* 2011 , Ian Lyons, Biomedical Science: Lecture Notes ,
As nouns the difference between perineum and kegel
is that perineum is perineum while kegel is a contraction of the pubococcygeal muscles, performed for the purpose of strengthening them.As a verb kegel is
to clench ones perineum and pelvic muscles.perineum
English
(wikipedia perineum)Alternative forms
* perinaeum *Noun
(perinea)page 61,
- He was attacked with complete retention of urine, after a debauch, and six weeks afterwards an abscess formed in the perineum , which eventually burst, leaving a fistulous opening, through which the urine continued to be discharged to the period of his admission into the Hospital.
page 251,
- The prostate is surrounded by venous plexi and the perineum has a rich blood supply.
page 371,
- The perineum is diamond shaped and stretches from the pubic symphysis to the coccyx.