levatores ani

A form of levator ani — a broad, thin muscle, situated on the side of the pelvis, that forms part of the pelvic floor. In humans it supports the viscera in pelvic cavity and in quadruped animals with tails it is the muscle used to wag the tail.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of levator ani
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