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The pubococcygeus is labelled and is part of the levator ani group of pelvic floor muscles. It provides stability and support to the abdominal and pelvic organs.
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Provides stability and support to the abdominal and pelvic organs
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The coccygeus, which is a muscle posterior to the levator ani muscles, flexes the coccyx.
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Flexes coccyx
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The superficial transverse perineal muscle provides stabilisation of the perineal body.
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Stabilises the perineal body
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The pubococcygeus is labelled and is part of the levator ani group of pelvic floor muscles. The iliococcygeus is also part of the levator ani group but allows elevation of the pelvic floor and anorectal canal.
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Elevates the pelvic floor and anorectal canal
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The puborectalis allows for tonic contraction of the anal canal which contributes to faecal continence.
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Contraction of the anal canal for continence
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What is the function of the muscle labelled?
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