Muscles of the Pelvis Flashcards by Gregory Emmett | Brainscape

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Coccygeus

Proximal Attachment
Ischial spine

Distal Attachment
Lateral coccyx
Lower sacrum

Action
Structural pelvis support

Innervation
S45 anterior rami

Blood Supply
Inferior gluteal artery

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Puborectalis

Proximal Attachment
Pubic symphysis

Distal Attachment
Encircling rectum

Action
Urinary and faecal continence

Innervation
Nerve to levator ani

Blood Supply
Inferior gluteal artery

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Pubococcygeus

Proximal Attachment
Posterior pubis

Distal Attachment
Coccyx
Perineal body

Action
Urinary and faecal continence

Innervation
Nerve to levator ani

Blood Supply
Inferior gluteal artery

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Iliococcygeus

Proximal Attachment
Ischial spine

Distal Attachment
Coccyx
Perineal body

Action
Urinary and faecal continence

Innervation
Nerve to levator ani

Blood Supply
Inferior gluteal artery

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