puborectal muscle

puborectal muscle definition - medical

puborectal muscle

noun
The part of the elevator muscle of the anus that passes from the body of the pubis around the anus to form a muscular sling at the level of the anorectal junction. The puborectal muscle relaxes during defecation.

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