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Anal sphincter muscles |
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Anal sphincter muscles Muscles that control the opening and closing of the anus. Mentioned in: Endorectal Ultrasound How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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(17) The PFM comprise the pelvic diaphragm muscles
(pubococcygeus, puborectalis, and iliococcygeus, together known as the
levator ani), which can be referred to as the deep layer of the PFM; the
urogenital diaphragm muscles (ischiocavernosus, bulbospongiosus, and
transversus perinei superficialis, together known as the perineal
muscles), which can be referred to as the superficial layer of the PFM;
and the urethral and anal sphincter muscles (Figs. |
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