Pelvic Floor Muscles

The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles at the base of the pelvis that support your internal organs, help control bladder and bowel movements, contribute to core stability, and play a vital role in sexual health.

Here is a list of the human pelvic floor and perineal muscles:

Deep Pelvic Floor Muscles (Pelvic Diaphragm)

  1. Levator Ani Group
    1. Pubococcygeus
    2. Puborectalis
    3. Iliococcygeus
  2. Coccygeus (Ischiococcygeus)

Superficial Perineal Muscles

  1. Superficial Transverse Perineal Muscle
  2. Bulbospongiosus
  3. Ischiocavernosus
  4. External Anal Sphincter
  5. Deep Transverse Perineal Muscle