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The structure of the human body and the organs and systems that comprise it.
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coccygeus muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A muscle of the pelvic wall (i.e. peripheral to the pelvic floor), located posterior to levator ani and anterior to the sacrospinous ligament.
sphincter ani externus muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A flat plane of muscular fibers, elliptical in shape and intimately adherent to the integument surrounding the margin of the anus.
sphincter ani internus muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A muscular ring that surrounds about 2. 5 cm of the anal canal; its inferior border is in contact with, but quite separate from, the Sphincter ani externus. It is about 5 mm ...
superficial transverse perineal muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A narrow muscular slip, which passes more or less transversely across the perineal space anterior to the anus.
bulbosspongiosus muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
Is one of the superficial muscles of the perineum. It has a slightly different origin, insertion and function in males and females. In males, it covers the bulb of the penis. In ...
ischiocavernosus muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A muscle just below the surface of the perineum, present in both men and women.
trapezius muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A large superficial muscle that extends longitudinally from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and laterally to the spine of the scapula (shoulder blade). Its ...
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