Pubococcygeus muscle

Definition

The pubococcygeus muscle or PC muscle is a hammock-like muscle, found in both sexes, that stretches from the pubic bone to the coccyx (tail bone) forming the floor of the pelvic cavity and supporting the pelvic organs. It is part of the levator ani group of muscles.

Also known as levator prostatae, musculus pubococcygeus, musculus pubovaginalis — per UBERON

The Pubococcygeus muscle is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as

• SCTID 244958005 per UBERON