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coccygeus [koksij′ē·əs] Etymology: Gk, kokkyx, cuckoo's beak one of two muscles in the pelvic diaphragm. Stretching across the pelvic cavity like a hammock, it is a triangular sheet of muscle and tendinous fibers. It acts to draw the coccyx ventrally, helping to support the pelvic floor. Compare levator ani. coccygeus pertaining to the tail. coccygeus muscle forms part of the pelvic diaphragm; important in the cause and surgical repair of perineal hernia in dogs. 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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