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Pelvic floor muscles

Female pelvic area, showing uterus, bladder, pubic bone, vagina, pelvic floor muscles, and rectum.

The muscles of the pelvic floor hold the pelvic organs in place. You can notice the pelvic floor muscles most when you squeeze to keep yourself from urinating.

Current as of: July 17, 2023

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