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anococcygeal

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a·no·coc·cyg·e·al (n-kk-sj-l)
adj.
Relating to the anus and the coccyx.
anococcygeal [a″no-kok-sij´e-al]
pertaining to the anus and coccyx.
anococcygeal
pertaining to the anus and coccyx.
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After subdermal infiltration at two sites anterior and posterior of the anal ring, the anococcygeal ligament is deeply infiltrated with 5 ml; 8 - 10 ml are injected into both ischioanal spaces while withdrawing the needle to anaesthetise the deep nerve endings.
Minor anorectal surgery in the office by Grobler, Stephen / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
However, posterior to the anal canal the levator ani is directed towards the anococcygeal raphe and the coccyx, so here the muscle forms a roof to the fossa, not a medial wall.
Anatomy in practice: the ischiorectal fossae by Mercer, Susan; Hay-Smith, E. Jean / New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
 
 
 
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