pubococcygeus

pu·bo·coc·cy·ge·us

(pyōō′bō-kŏk-sĭj′ē-əs)

A muscle formed of the fibers of the elevator muscle of the anus, arising from the pelvic surface of the body of the pubis, and attaching to the coccyx.

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Which muscles, for example, constitute the levator ani: pubococcygeus, pubovisceral, pubovisceralis, puboperinealis, puboanalis, pubovaginalis, puborectalis, puborectal, iliococcygeus, ischiococcygeus?

Anterior, apical, posterior: Vaginal anatomy for thegynecologic surgeon: The SGS Pelvic Anatomy Group is working to establish standard pelvic anatomic terminology for surgeons, with the ultimate goal of improving clinician communication and enhancing patient care

A pelvic floor muscle contraction, also known as a Kegel exercise, is the voluntary isolation of the pubococcygeus (PC) muscles.

Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Medical and Surgical Review

The pubococcygeus muscle is palpated in the direction between 7 and 11 o'clock on the left and 1 and 5 o'clock on the right, and the puborectalis is deeper and palpated parallel to the ground in the direction of 6 o'clock.

Pelvic pain rehabilitation

Full term ANOC Anococcygeal raphe B Bladder CCM Coccygeus muscle CL Cardinal ligament Cx Coccyx EAS External anal sphincter ICM Iliococcygeus muscle Obt Obturator internus muscle Pb Perineal body PCM Pubococcygeus muscle Pm Perineal membrane PRM Puborectalis muscle Ps Pubic symphysis PUL Pubourethral ligament R Rectum U Urethra Umb Umbilical ligament USL Uterosacral ligament Ut Uterus V Vagina Table 2: Biomechanical properties of endopelvic fascia constituents.

Modelling of Soft Connective Tissues to Investigate Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions

This muscle comprises of ileococcygeus and pubococcygeus including puborectalis.

ANORECTAL MALFORMATIONS-12 YEARS STUDY

Hammock theory [sup][1] has been a milestone in explaining the etiology of SUI, as introduced by Ulmsten, illustrating that dysfunction of pubourethral ligament and pubococcygeus is the major pathological mechanism of SUI.

Surgical Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women in the Mainland of China: Current Status and Outlook

The recordings were performed in 10 specific points: pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus, coccygeus, and obturator for each side as well as the anterior and posterior vaginal wall.

Chronic Pelvic Pain: Assessment, Evaluation, and Objectivation

The levator ani is further made up of the pubococcygeus, puborectalis, and iliococcygeus muscles.

Overview of pelvic floor dysfunction associated with pregnancy

This S-shaped acrylic wand is inserted into the vagina and provides direct internal pressure on the pubococcygeus and puborectalis muscles, facilitating trigger point release.

Devices can help relieve dyspareunia in midlife

A six-pack might be sexy but far more impressive are tight, taut pubococcygeus muscles.

SEX TIPS; How to keep your relationship alive

(10) The key muscles are the levator and group, made up of the pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus and puborectatis muscles.

Incontinence and retention--how the bladder misfunctions

The role of pubococcygeus muscle in urinary continence in the male rat.

Efectos de la oxitocica en motoneuronas del pubococcigeo de ratas macho con lesion espinal