Term Name: | muscle of pelvic diaphragm |
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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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0008612] |