The role of pelvic and perineal striated muscles in urethral function during micturition in female rabbits

Aim To evaluate the role of pelvic and perineal striated muscles on urethral function during micturition. Methods Pubococcygeus, or both bulbospongiosus and ischiocavernosus muscles were electrically stimulated during the voiding phase of micturition, and bladder and urethral pressure were simultaneously recorded in urethane anesthetized female rabbits. Bladder and urethral function were assessed measuring urodynamic and urethral pressure variables obtained before and during the stimulation of muscles. Two‐tail paired t‐tests were carried out in order to determine significant differences (P