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The urogenital hiatus is an anatomical opening in the pelvic diaphragm, located between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx. It provides space for the passage of the urethra and, in females, the vaginal canal. This hiatus allows for the function and support of the urogenital structures.
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Urogenital hiatus
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The rectum and anal sphincters sit within the rectal hiatus which is situated posteriorly to the urogenital hiatus.
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Rectal hiatus
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The urethral hiatus cannot be visualised here as the arrow points to the urogenital hiatus. The urethral hiatus sits within the urogenital hiatus.
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Urethral hiatus
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The puborectalis is the innermost muscle of the levator ani which surrounds the urogenital hiatus and helps support the pelvic floor.
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Puborectalis
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The pubococcygeus is the middle muscle of the levator ani which surrounds the urogenital hiatus and helps support the pelvic floor.
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Pubococcygeus
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Pelvic anatomy
What is the structure labelled by the blue arrow?
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