Perineal body

The perineal body (or central tendon of perineum) is a fibrous point in the middle line of the perineum. It is found in both males and females, and it is between the vagina and anus, and about 1.25 cm. in front of the latter.

Attachments
At this point, the following muscles converge and are attached:
 * External anal sphincter
 * Bulbospongiosus
 * Superficial transverse perineal muscle
 * Anterior fibers of the levator ani