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Pelvic floor and Pelvis

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Difference between Pelvic floor and Pelvis

Pelvic floor vs. Pelvis

The pelvic floor or pelvic diaphragm is composed of muscle fibers of the levator ani, the coccygeus muscle, and associated connective tissue which span the area underneath the pelvis. The pelvis (plural pelves or pelvises) is either the lower part of the trunk of the human body between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region of the trunk) or the skeleton embedded in it (sometimes also called bony pelvis, or pelvic skeleton).

Similarities between Pelvic floor and Pelvis

Pelvic floor and Pelvis have 11 things in common (in Unionpedia): Coccygeus muscle, Coccyx, External anal sphincter, Levator ani, Pelvic brim, Pelvic cavity, Pelvis, Perineum, Rectum, Urethral sphincters, Vagina.

Coccygeus muscle

The Coccygeus is a muscle of the pelvic floor, located posterior to levator ani and anterior to the sacrospinous ligament.

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Coccyx

The coccyx, commonly referred to as the tailbone, is the final segment of the vertebral column in humans and apes, and certain other mammals such as horses.

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External anal sphincter

The external anal sphincter (or sphincter ani externus) is a flat plane of muscular fibers, elliptical in shape and intimately adherent to the skin surrounding the margin of the anus.

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Levator ani

The levator ani is a broad, thin muscle, situated on either side of the pelvis.

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Pelvic brim

The pelvic brim is the edge of the pelvic inlet.

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Pelvic cavity

The pelvic cavity is a body cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvis.

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Pelvis

The pelvis (plural pelves or pelvises) is either the lower part of the trunk of the human body between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region of the trunk) or the skeleton embedded in it (sometimes also called bony pelvis, or pelvic skeleton).

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Perineum

The perineum is the space between the anus and scrotum in the male and between the anus and the vulva in the female.

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Rectum

The rectum is the final straight portion of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals, and the gut in others.

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Urethral sphincters

The urethral sphincters are two muscles used to control the exit of urine in the urinary bladder through the urethra.

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Vagina

In mammals, the vagina is the elastic, muscular part of the female genital tract.

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Pelvic floor and Pelvis Comparison

Pelvic floor has 48 relations, while Pelvis has 181. As they have in common 11, the Jaccard index is 4.80% = 11 / (48 + 181).

References

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