pelvic diaphragm; urogenital diaphragm; pelvic floor

Introduction

The muscular floor supporting the viscera of the abdominopelvic cavity. Two muscles, levator ani & coccygeus form the pelvic diaphragm.

Pathology

• weakening of the pelvic diaphragm results in prolapse of the uterus

Additional terms

• pelvic diaphragm; urogenital diaphragm; pelvic floor
• pelvic floor disorder
• pelvic muscle exercise (PMR); Kegel exercises