APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The major function of the levator ani muscle is supporting and raising the pelvic visceral structures. It also helps in proper sexual functioning, defecation, urination, and allowing various structures to pass through it. It is composed of three parts puborectalis, pubococcygeus, and the iliococcygeus muscle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Function. The major function of Levator ani is to provide support to the pelvic viscera and also resist increses in intra-abdomial pressure. Pubococcygeus muscle supports the vagina and prostrate in females and males, respectively. It aids ejaculation and assists in proper positioning of the fetus head.

Detailed explanation-3: -The levator ani is collection of three muscles: puborectalis (puboanalis), pubococcygeus, and iliococcygeus. The function of the entire levator ani muscle is crucial, in that it stabilizes the abdominal and pelvic organs. It literally stops your organs from falling straight out of your pelvis and abdomen!

Detailed explanation-4: -The puborectalis muscle is now included in the levator ani muscle group and the term “Levator ani” is used synonymously with pelvic diaphragm muscles.