Pelvic Floor Flashcards
1
Q
Levator Ani (pubococcygeus, puborectalis, iliococcygeus)
A
O: body of pubis, obturator fascia, ischial spine
I: coccyx
A: forms muscular sling to support a abdominopelvic viscera, holds viscera in position, assist with abdominopelvic compression utilized with caughing, sneezing, vomiting
N: nerve to levator ani (S3, S4)
2
Q
Coccygeus
A
O: ischial spine
I: sacrum
A:supports pelvic viscera, forms part of diaphragm
N: nerve to levator ani (S3, S4)