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muscle of pelvic diaphragm

Term ID
UBERON:0008612
Synonyms
  • diaphragm of the pelvis
  • diaphragma pelvis
  • pelvic diaphragm
  • pelvic floor muscles
  • pelvic muscles
Definition
A muscular partition formed by the levatores ani and coccygei, with which may be included the parietal pelvic fascia on their upper and lower aspects. It separates the pelvic cavity above from the perineal region below. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~humananatomy/part_6/chapter_37.html
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