| Braune's canal | The parturient canal formed by the uterine cavity, dilated cervix, vagina, and vulva. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Braune's muscle | <anatomy> The medial part of the musculus levator ani (pubococcygeus muscle) that passes from the body of the pubis around the anus to form a muscular sling at the level of the anorectal junction; it contracts to increase the perineal flexure during a peristalsis to maintain faecal continence and relaxes to allow defecation. Synonym: musculus puborectalis, Braune's muscle, puborectal muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Braune's valve | A fold of mucous membrane at the junction of the oesophagus with the stomach. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Braune, Christian | <person> German anatomist, 1831-1892. See: Braune's canal, Braune's muscle, Braune's valve. (05 Mar 2000) |