levator ani muscle

levator ani

The Levator ani is a broad, thin muscle, situated on the side of the pelvis. It is attached to the inner surface of the side of the lesser pelvis, and unites with its fellow of the opposite side to form the greater part of the floor of the pelvic cavity. It supports the viscera in pelvic cavity, and surrounds the various structures which pass through it. In combination with the Coccygeus muscle, it forms the pelvic diaphragm. [WP,unvetted].

类型 Muscle
上级结构 muscle of pelvis
拉丁名称 levator ani
FMA ID 19087

常见问题

What is the levator ani muscle?
The Levator ani is a broad, thin muscle, situated on the side of the pelvis. It is attached to the inner surface of the side of the lesser pelvis, and unites with its fellow of the opposite side to form the greater part of the floor of the pelvic cavity. It supports the viscera in pelvic cavity, and
What is the Latin name for the levator ani muscle?
The Latin name for the levator ani muscle is levator ani.

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