Levator Ani
The levator ani is a muscle found in the rectal area. It provides some of the support for the pelvic organs.
hawaiian for beautiful. my sons name. I think ani is Latin origin meaning pelvis. For example levator ani is a muscle lifting pelvis. levator=lifter; ani=pelvis (some might say ani=anus area)
The Pelvic Diaphragm
levator ani .... is comprised of illicoccoygeus and the pubcoccoyeus. this makes the "floor or diaphragm" of the pelvi
levator sling
pelvic diaphragm
pelvic diaphragm
A muscle that is an elevator raises or lifts a part.
levator ani
The rectum. It keeps the rectum empty until the external anal sphincter is relaxed.
The pelvic floor is also called the pelvic diaphragm.