iliococcygeus muscle


il·i·o·coc·cyg·e·us mus·cle

(il'ē-ō-kok-sij'ē-ŭs mŭs'ĕl) The posterior part of the levator ani arising from the tendinous arch of the levator ani muscle and inserting on the anococcygeal ligament and coccyx.
Synonym(s): musculus iliococcygeus [TA] , iliococcygeal muscle.