iliococcygeus muscle

iliococcygeal

The Iliococcygeus arises from the ischial spine and from the posterior part of the tendinous arch of the obturator fascia, and is attached to the coccyx and anococcygeal raphC); it is usually thin, and may fail entirely, or be largely replaced by fibrous tissue. It is part of the levator ani group of muscles. An accessory slip at its posterior part is sometimes named the Iliosacralis.

Type Muscle
Structure parente muscle of pelvis
Nom latin iliococcygeal
FMA ID 19092

Questions fréquentes

What is the iliococcygeus muscle?
The Iliococcygeus arises from the ischial spine and from the posterior part of the tendinous arch of the obturator fascia, and is attached to the coccyx and anococcygeal raphC); it is usually thin, and may fail entirely, or be largely replaced by fibrous tissue. It is part of the levator ani group o
What is the Latin name for the iliococcygeus muscle?
The Latin name for the iliococcygeus muscle is iliococcygeal.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.