The Pelvic Floor Muscles (Part 1) | Basic Anatomy

The Pelvic Floor Muscles (Part 1) | Basic Anatomy

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The video tutorial explores the pelvic floor musculature, often overlooked in undergraduate courses. It covers the anatomy, functions, and importance of these muscles, emphasizing their roles in supporting pelvic viscera and maintaining continence. The tutorial details the anatomy of the pelvic region, including the pubis, ischium, sacrum, and coccyx, and explains the arrangement of muscles around the levator hiatus. It highlights the levator ani muscle group, consisting of puborectalis, pubococcygeus, and iliococcygeus, and discusses other muscles like coccygeus and piriformis, providing a comprehensive understanding of the pelvic floor.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the four major pelvic floor muscles mentioned in the text?

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Explain the structural function of the pelvic floor muscles.

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What is the significance of the term 'pro-continence' in relation to pelvic floor muscles?

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Describe the anatomy of the anterior and posterior levator hiatus.

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What are the differences in the anterior levator hiatus between males and females?

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Discuss the function of the puborectalis muscle.

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Identify the three muscles that comprise the levator ani group.

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