Describe The Structure And Function Of The Pelvic Floor Muscles. Our Huge Psoas muscles are constantly compressed from our sitting positions. They also help the anus function.
In women the pelvic floor muscles support the urethra vagina and anal canal. Transfer of weight from the upper axial skeleton to the lower appendicular components of the skeleton especially during movement. The pelvic floor muscles give you the ability to control the release of urine wee faeces poo and flatus wind and to delay emptying until it is convenient.
In women the pelvic floor muscles support the urethra vagina and anal canal.
The pelvic floor muscles are comprised of 3 layers and have a complex relationship with the surrounding bony pelvis fascia ligaments and nerves. It acts as a point of attachment for muscle fibres from the pelvic floor and the perineum itself. The pelvic floor is a group of 16 muscles that work together as a functional unit to provide support control sexual function and stability to the pelvis and spine. The pelvic floor muscles provide several important functions such as pelvic organ support bladder and bowel control and sexual function.
